Through Qi Yu's lecture, the emperor understood a truth.
If you want to achieve real development, you must rely on the power of science and technology. If you only know how to act recklessly, what is the difference between you and a reckless person?
No wonder Qi Yu often said that "the development of science and technology is like sailing against the current" before. Looking at it now, it is indeed not nonsense.
Makes sense!
There is also basis!
However, if we want to maintain our leading position in science and technology, we must increase investment in education and finance, both of which are indispensable.
Sigh...how much does this cost?
Suddenly!
The emperor had a feeling that he was the most poor man in the world, no one else.
In addition, he also felt.
The talents he selected were all trash, and none of them could be put to great use at the critical moment. He even questioned whether traditional education was reasonable.
The emperor sighed quietly and murmured: "Is our Chinese culture really that useless?"
In this regard, Qi Yu replied to him after class: "Your Majesty, our Chinese culture is extensive and profound, with a long history. Its core essence is mainly reflected in the ideological level, rather than manual skills. If nothing else, it is simply familiar.
The eight items, namely, investigating things, seeking knowledge, sincerity, righteousness, self-cultivation, managing the family, governing the country, and bringing peace to the world, are enough for one to realize a lifetime. Such a spiritual connotation, which can be called a treasure, cannot be compared with money and technology.
Understand."
After hearing this, the emperor's face became slightly better, and he said with a wry smile: "To be honest with you, I feel a little lost in the face of this torrent of great changes."
"There is a car on the road ahead, and a track behind it. The direction is very clear."
"Um……"
While they were talking, they suddenly saw Sun Bao and Sun Gong came running to ask for an audience.
He had nothing special to do, he just wanted to be given a lecture by the Patriarch.
Yes, you taught a lesson to the Institute of Technology, how can our university fall behind? We are both educational institutions, how can Mr. Qi have the nerve to favor one over the other?
Due to his face, Qi Yu had no choice but to agree.
Of course, this was a decision made only with the emperor's approval.
In this way, the group of people moved to the traditional college opposite.
On the way, the emperor stopped and watched from time to time, observing the difference in atmosphere between the two schools.
Compared with the tofu-shaped high-rise buildings of the Polytechnic Institute, the buildings of the Fu Xue School are very elegant.
The corridor is paved with bluestone in the middle and lined with pines and cypresses on both sides. At first glance, it feels like you have entered the Imperial Academy. The main structure is also very elegant, with carved beams and painted buildings, cornices and brackets, and rich cultural heritage is permeated everywhere.
The emperor memorized all these things he saw in a small notebook, and he planned to ponder them carefully after returning to Beijing.
Qi Yu looked at the sky, which was already getting late, and decided to start the lecture immediately, otherwise he would miss lunch.
It's okay if I'm hungry, but if I faint from hunger, it will become a big joke. If I don't say it from afar, I will definitely be criticized by Wu Wanrong who is accompanying me.
Sun Yue Gong was already very discerning now. Before everyone could take their seats on the stage, he had prepared fresh tea and sandalwood to add to the atmosphere for the upcoming lecture.
As Mr. Qi pressed down with one hand, the buzzing in the audience suddenly stopped.
Okay, let’s start!
"Everyone, our theme today is 'Where does the character come from'?"
Character?
This is an issue about character, which is similar to the meaning of ‘righteousness’ among the eight items.
From ancient times to the present, literati have taken the trouble to praise pine trees and bamboos to improve their moral cultivation. However, there are very few people who can truly do what Wen Tianxiang did.
In other words, this kind of virtue mostly exists in theory, but is extremely rare in reality.
Even if there are, they are rare.
However, Qi Yu's topic is not limited to this, but also involves the cultivation method of this morality, that is, where does the character come from?
The emperor couldn't help laughing after hearing this.
He felt that this question was asked at a very low level.
Even the dung-picking second uncle knows the simple truth that only one who knows the books can understand things, let alone the learned man in front of him?
Character!
Nature is cultivated from reading!
Surprisingly, Qi Yu immediately rejected this view.
"If reading can build a strong character, how could the Song Dynasty, which had a flourishing literary style, perish?"
"What we are discussing now is at the macro level. Regardless of some individual historical celebrities, you might as well think about it carefully..."
If the death of the Song Dynasty is a lesson, it seems that this is indeed the case.
However, if character is not cultivated through reading, where does it come from?
Seeing that no one answered, Qi Yu could only explain himself: "It is said in the Taishi Gongshu that if you have a solid warehouse, you will know etiquette, and if you have enough food and clothing, you will know honor and disgrace. In other words, only when your life is safe, will you have the most basic sense of honor and disgrace.
Think about it, suppose you are running around every day to save food, what else do you think about righteousness? Therefore, the prerequisite for the formation of character is that you must first live with dignity, like a human being. Only in this way can you
Have the heart to speak out for the country!"
After a pause, he continued: "I was born in a poor family and am well aware of the daily sufferings of ordinary people. What I feel is just one word: poor! Poverty not only limits your imagination, but also hinders the growth you should have.
In the face of cruel reality, no one can keep his head down! It is precisely because of this that I have vigorously popularized compulsory education so that you can learn from things without any second thoughts. Slowly, you will cultivate
If you have proper self-respect, don't bend your waist for rice, and don't flatter yourself for money, only in this way can you be considered to have the prototype of character."
Prototype?
Judging from the meaning of this statement, could there be something more to it?
really!
Qi Yu continued: "In addition to the personal factors mentioned above, the fairness of the law is also crucial to the cultivation of character! If there is injustice everywhere, human nature will be distorted, and the so-called sense of justice will become a sentence.
It’s all empty talk.”
It seems...somewhat reasonable.
Especially the emperor.
He felt that Qi Yu's perspective was indeed quite unique. He did not judge people or matters from a moral high ground, but looked at problems from a secular perspective.
Although it may seem offensive, it is still the simple truth.
After the explanation, Qi Yu concluded: "Only when the law is fair, life is worry-free, and education is proper, can the character of the world be fully inspired. Once a leading trend is formed, it can change the entire nation.
, or even the fate of the entire country. If we can truly fight to the death with words and with force, who will China be afraid of?"
After saying that, he called for paper and pen, wrote quickly:
Thousands of hammers were used to carve out the mountains, and the fire burned them as if they were idle.
Don't be afraid of your bones being shattered into pieces, you must leave your innocence in this world.
After finishing writing, Qi Yu immediately turned his attention to the special audience.