After hearing this, Hu Changan couldn't help but sigh slightly.
Although there is some truth to this statement, it is certainly not the decisive factor.
In order to consolidate rule, it is indeed right to vigorously promote Confucianism.
But if the rulers themselves are deceived by Confucianism, that would be very bad.
Having only accepted orthodox Confucianism since childhood, it is no wonder that Emperor Jianwen did things erratically after he came to the throne. In the name of righteousness, he wanted to save face but not honour.
Although Hu Changan sighed slightly, it happened to catch up with the man's speech.
The sighing sound is particularly harsh in a quiet environment.
"Who is outside?" The man walked nervously towards the door, wanting to see who was outside.
This is a classroom for dignified princes. If an outsider disturbs the prince's study, the man must be blamed.
When he turned out the door, the man saw Hu Changan in neat regular clothes and couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, he is not a strange person.
Seeing this, the man saluted generously and said: "I am the Crown Prince and Tutor, Fang Xiaoru, a scholar of Hanlin Academy. Do you know your name?"
Hu Changan was knocked out of the audience and felt a little embarrassed.
However, when the man reported his name, Hu Changan couldn't help being shocked.
It turns out that this is Fang Xiaoru, a famous loyal minister in history.
Fang Xiaoru was also an important figure who assisted Emperor Jianwen in later generations.
After Emperor Jianwen followed the advice of Qi Tai and Huang Zicheng to reduce the vassal state, King Zhu Di of Yan was the first to disobey and raised an army to rebel with the strength of his troops.
At that time, all the edicts and messages used by the imperial court to attack King Yan were written by Fang Xiaoru.
When the Yan King's army broke through Yingtian City, the first person Zhu Di thought of to persuade him to surrender was Fang Xiaoru.
After all, at that time, Fang Xiaoru was well-deserved to be the first person in the literary world and the first scholar-bureaucrat.
Even Yao Guangxiao, the counselor of King Yan Zhu Di, once advised King Yan not to kill Fang Xiaoru.
Because once Fang Xiaoru is killed, the seeds of scholars in the world will be extinct.
It was precisely because of Fang Xiaoru's great influence at the time that King Zhu Di of Yan even personally persuaded Fang Xiaoru to surrender over and over again, and also wanted Fang Xiaoru to draft an edict on his accession to the throne, in order to achieve the goal of justice.
However, Fang Xiaoru did not give in. He only dressed in mourning clothes for Emperor Jianwen and angrily accused Zhu Di of usurping the throne.
After persuading, Zhu Di also became angry and coldly threatened Fang Xiaoru, saying that if he didn't comply, he would directly kill the nine tribes.
However, Fang Xiaoru was not afraid and just said calmly: "What's wrong with killing my ten tribes?"
Zhu Di also had a bad temper. He swung his butcher knife and killed all his relatives, friends, disciples and old officials in front of Fang Xiaoru.
This killing killed more than 800 people, and even the land at the execution ground was dyed red.
However, in this tragic scene, Fang Xiaoru never gave in.
The pen that drafted the edict for Zhu Di never moved.
After Yan King Zhu Di killed everyone, Fang Xiaoru died generously.
Many people in later generations thought that Fang Xiaoru was stupid for doing this.
However, this perfectly reflects the unyielding literary character of the Chinese nation.
Although corrupt scholars have a corrupt side, they also have a spirit worthy of praise.
It is this unyielding spirit that would rather die than surrender, inspiring generation after generation of Chinese people to defend their homeland, risking death to resist foreign invaders and protect the fire of the Chinese nation.
Many thoughts flashed through Hu Changan's mind in an instant.
Facing this ordinary-looking middle-aged man, Hu Changan was filled with admiration, and his dislike of Confucianism also faded a lot. He quickly bent down and saluted, saying: "I am Hu Changan, the son of former Prime Minister Hu Weiyong.
Now I am planting potatoes in the palace under the emperor's orders. I also unintentionally disturbed my husband's teaching. I hope you will forgive me."
Fang Xiaoru originally felt a touch of displeasure when he heard others questioning his knowledge.
But as the saying goes, don't hit someone with a smiling face.
Seeing Hu Changan being so respectful and sincere to him, Fang Xiaoru didn't feel angry and just returned the favor to show respect.
Just when the two were preparing to bid a friendly farewell, the naughty boy Zhu Yunwen boldly spoke out for fear of chaos in the world: "Mr. Fang, this person questions our Confucian knowledge. He must explain why. Otherwise, I will not be convinced."
The position where Zhu Yunwen was sitting was quite coincidental, and he could just see Hu Changan.
Suddenly, old and new hatreds rushed to his head.
If it hadn't been for this damn Hu Changan, his mother wouldn't have been grounded, he wouldn't have had his head pressed to study, and Zhu Yunxi, a doormat, wouldn't have been given to Queen Ma to raise.
Now Zhu Yunxi is becoming more and more bold, and even dares to contradict him in public while playing games.
This made Zhu Yunwen very angry.
Seeing Hu Chang'an rushing up to him with all his might, Zhu Yunwen made up his mind to show some dignity to this ignorant commoner.
Although the little princes sitting in the back row were confused about the situation, it did not prevent them from watching the show.
Compared with boring classes, watching a good show is definitely more exciting.
Suddenly, the classroom seemed to explode with excitement.
"That's right, sir, please explain to us why some people don't respect Confucianism."
"If others are dismissive of Confucianism, why should we learn Confucianism? We might as well ask our father to find another teacher."
Two assistant coaches, Qi Tai and Huang Zicheng, quickly walked around the field to put out the fire.
But these naughty children are at their most energetic years, and they are still princes and grandsons, so how can they possibly manage them?
Suddenly, the classroom became a mess.
Fang Xiaoru didn't expect this to happen, and he was paralyzed.
Fang Xiaoru was about to shout loudly to tell the princes to be quiet, but Hu Changan was the first to speak up: "I don't think Confucianism is bad, I just think it has certain limitations."
limitation?
All the little beans couldn't help but be stunned.
In Xiao Douding's eyes, everything is either good or bad, just like rice dumplings are either sweet or salty. How can there be rice dumplings that are both sweet and salty?
Even Fang Xiaoru, Monk Zhang Er, was confused.
Hu Changan saw everyone looking confused and thought, this is the disadvantage of not having studied Marxism-Leninism.
No, I can’t even understand that everything has two sides.
Now that he is here, he will help everyone solve their doubts for free.
Hu Changan cleared his throat and motioned for Fang Xiaoru to walk into the classroom with him. Then Fang Xiaoru cupped his hands and said, "I wonder, sir, why the Yuan Dynasty didn't implement the Confucian system?"
"Of course it's because the rulers of the Yuan Dynasty were Mongols. After all, the Mongols are just nomads, aliens. It's normal for them not to understand the etiquette of our celestial dynasty." Fang Xiaoru stroked his beard and talked eloquently.
"No, no." Hu Changan smiled lightly and dismissed Fang Xiaoru's answer lightly.
Suddenly, everyone was in an uproar.
All the little beans were immediately shocked.
No, no, no, really, someone dares to refute sir in public?
Even Zhu Yunxi was shocked beyond measure.
This little brother is too bold, isn't he? Will he really not be able to get off the stage if he is criticized? This chapter has been completed!