There are five lecturers here at the Hanlin Academy. The main lecturer is Hanlin bachelor Shi Yue, the second lecturer is Wen Renhe and Mu Konghui, and finally the Hanlin editor Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun.
The age of these people, except for Zhu Hao, who is regarded as the "young official" named by Zhu Si, the others don't seem to be related to youth.
Yu Chengxun is relatively young, but he is already thirty years old, Wen Renhe and Mu Konghui are in their forties, and Shi Yun is nearly sixty years old...
Zhu Hao really couldn't think of any difference between this lineup of official officials and the previous lineup of Japanese officials. Perhaps the only difference was that he, an absolute confidant of the new emperor, appeared on the scene by accident.
Every day we talk about ranking based on seniority.
Shi Yun, the most senior person, goes up first.
It talks about the rituals and music of "Spring and Autumn".
Normally, Zhu Si would have been drowsy for a long time, but this time he cheered up because he was very much looking forward to Zhu Hao's appearance, and even wanted to call Zhu Hao aside during the break of the Japanese lecture to have a discussion.
It doesn't matter what it is, the main thing is to open this new model of dialogue between monarch and minister.
In the future, Zhu Si will have more opportunities to call Zhu Hao, and the two of them can discuss important matters without having to go outside the palace or communicate through others.
Just when Shi Yun finished speaking and Wen Renhe was about to come out and continue speaking, Zhu Si reached out to stop him.
"It's boring to hear these things all the time. Originally, after the summer, the banquet talks should be stopped, but I think we should learn more common sense in life. I also want to know what happened outside the palace... Can any of you tell me?"
Zhu Si was giving questions to several Japanese lecturers.
Shi Yun, as the former Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, has now been demoted to become a Hanlin bachelor. However, as a loyal supporter of Yang Tinghe's faction, he is already a popular candidate to join the cabinet. His future seems to be better than that of Liu Chun. At this time, he should step forward.
Come out, stand up and continue to perform.
But Shi Yun didn't know what the emperor wanted to do.
During the banquet, whatever content is discussed has been discussed over and over again. How can we just randomly open up topics?
Zhang Zuo, the eunuch who was serving in charge of the ceremony and was listening to the lecture, laughed and said: "Several bachelors, your Majesty, you can talk about whatever you want. It doesn't matter what the content is, as long as it is beneficial to your Majesty's governance, even if it is just a penny in the market."
You can use it and talk about it."
Wen Renhe was very cautious and walked out and said, "Your Majesty, this is so unbecoming."
Zhu Sidao: "It's already past the daily lecture season. What I want you to talk about is not the meaning of the scriptures or etiquette. I've long been tired of hearing about these. There will always be opportunities to learn them again in the future...Don't you have anything new to say?
Let me hear it?"
As he said that, Zhu Si was already looking at Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun.
Yu Chengxun gave Zhu Hao a push, which probably meant that it's your turn to repay Mr. Yang's trust, come on!
Zhu Hao turned around and glared at Yu Chengxun, as if to say, why don't you come?
The two of them stared at each other, just like that.
"The last two, Zhu Hanlin and Yu Hanlin, I know you... I want to hear the opinions of young Hanlin, so that I can understand the philosophy of governing the country you uphold. Don't you plan to stand up and tell me? Good or bad,
You can say anything." Zhu Sidao.
Yu Chengxun was in a dilemma and had no idea what to say.
Zhu Hao shook his head with a wry smile, walked out from among the people, and arrived at Ri Dao's desk.
When Zhu Si saw Zhu Hao coming, he couldn't help but smile.
He was very familiar with this feeling. When he was in Prince Xing's Mansion, Zhu Hao taught him this every day. The lectures were all over the world, involving history, science, humanities, folk customs, etc. Listening to Zhu Hao's lectures was like listening to a story.
, it always makes people feel fresh and interesting, and they absorb knowledge unconsciously.
Zhu Si suddenly felt that he missed his life in Prince Xing's Mansion. At least at that time, he was carefree. In addition to looking forward to Zhu Hao telling new and interesting things, he also looked forward to playing after class.
How is it like now?
I keep thinking about the intrigue every day.
"Zhu Hanlin, what are you going to talk about today? If you talk well, I will reward you greatly!" said Zhu Sida.
Zhu Hao held Yang Shen in his hand and gave him the correct
Prepared presentation.
The first part of the lecture is about "ruling the country with benevolence and filial piety", which uses historical examples to criticize Zhu Si's misdeeds of not following the law and criticizing the little emperor.
The second part is to preach the "Buddha Gauge", which is a poem praising Buddhism. Zhu Hao needs to explain in detail the specific content of the Seven Buddha Gauze stele written by Huang Tingjian in Lushan during the Northern Song Dynasty.
If the emperor is not satisfied, there will be a bunch of them later, but none of them are related to Confucian classics.
Zhu Hao finally figured it out. Yang Shen was not only trying to trick him, but he was also using him as a target to point the finger at the new emperor. If he told the truth this time, he and Zhu Si would most likely attract criticism from civil servants, which would be tantamount to
The monarch and his subjects were served in the same pot.
"Your Majesty, I do have some ideas about running the country, but I don't know whether they are right or wrong."
Zhu Hao closed the lecture table in front of him and looked at Zhu Si while texting.
Zhu Si's eyes shone, he raised his hand in a "please" gesture, and said, "But it doesn't matter."
Zhang Zuo looked at Zhu Hao with joy. This feeling was very familiar to him. It was rare that the monarch and his ministers finally had another way to meet each other in the court. This was probably the first step for His Majesty to gain power... Zhang Zuo began to look forward to Zhu Hao's early assistance in Zhu Si's achievements.
great cause.
Zhu Haodao: "I would like to ask Your Majesty, what is the most important thing in maintaining the stability of the Ming Dynasty?"
"Jingdao, pay attention to the way you speak!"
Shi Yuan frowned next to him and couldn't help but remind him.
Shi Yun knew very well that Zhu Hao was a junior whom Liu Chun admired. Zhu Hao's ability to come to Japan this time was mainly due to Liu Chun's recommendation. Although he and Liu Chun had a level of competition in joining the cabinet, they still had a certain friendship.
, and he didn’t want Zhu Hao to say anything too deviant.
But Zhu Hao knew very well in his heart that the actual situation was not like this. If only Liu Chun recommended it without Yang Tinghe's approval, everything would be in vain.
Zhu Sidao: "Scholar Shi, you don't have to worry about it. I think such a discussion is still necessary... As for stability, the most important thing is of course the harmony between the monarch and his ministers and the prosperity of the people. If there is God's blessing and the weather is smooth all over the world, the court will naturally be stable."
Come down."
Zhu Hao shook his head: "I don't think so. I believe that the stability of the Ming Dynasty lies first in... having money."
"puff……"
Several people present were listening attentively to what great insights Zhu Hao had, and they almost burst into tears when they heard the words.
This way of speaking was unheard of to them.
During daily lectures, we talk about something as vulgar as "having money". How can a gentleman talk about money all the time?
It is simply insulting to gentlemen!
Originally, Yu Chengxun felt that Zhu Hao did not follow the instructions and was angry with the boy for being disobedient. But after hearing this explanation, he immediately became happy. Apparently, he felt that what Zhu Hao said would be a greater blow to the little emperor.
"You have money? You just have silver? Isn't this... too one-sided? Can money solve all problems?" Zhu Si seemed to be very dissatisfied with Zhu Hao's answer.
Zhu Haodao: "The words of the family may not be accepted, but that's what the ministers think. When the court has money, it can buy food and supplies, and when the people have money, their lives can be stable... Of course, if you have money, you have to produce a lot of goods."
, used for rationing, so that the world can be stable."
Zhu Hao's words sound reasonable, but they are actually nonsense.
This is not talking about Japan, but making fun of the emperor.
Any emperor in the past would have definitely driven Zhu Hao out of the palace. In the future, he would probably have no chance of serving as an official in the court, and he would be sent to another place, or directly ordered to become an official.
What kind of bullshit are you talking about?
Even Wen Renhe, Mu Konghui and others were looking at Zhu Hao with "You're screwed" expressions, probably feeling that Zhu Hao would not only be embarrassed in front of the emperor, but also lose his reputation among the literati.
"Even if you are right."
Zhu Si thought about it for a moment, shook his head and sighed, "But I think that money is not everything. There are bandits in the northwest border, plundering the people of Ming Dynasty. Can such troubles be solved with money? There are pirates in the southeast, but even if we take the sea
The military and supplies for the defense station have been replenished, and it will take time to calm down. Aren't the local people still uneasy? Your intention is not very good."
Zhu Si seemed to be arguing with Zhu Hao.
Zhu Hao said: "It is true that the front is not a panacea, but it is the foundation for peace in the world. If the pirates have money, they will not think about taking the risk of beheading and invading our Ming Dynasty waters. If the *** has money, they will have enough food for the winter."
If we have supplies, they will not risk their lives to invade my territory. Only when the border soldiers have money can they have the motivation to serve the imperial court..."
"enough!"
Shi Yue couldn't listen anymore and interrupted Zhu Hao directly, "Zhu Jingdao, what are you talking about? A gentleman is about righteousness, and a villain is about profit. If you even serve the court, it must be related to money.
Hey, may I ask where your books went?"
Zhu Hao didn't expect Shi Yue to be so excited.
He looked back at Yu Chengxun. Yu Chengxun was covering his mouth and snickering, but he was still using encouraging eyes to ask Zhu Hao to continue talking.
Zhu Haodao: "Scholar Shi, it's better to be more realistic. I've told you in advance that this is just a family talk, something that can arouse people's imagination. If there are all gentlemen in the world and no villains, then who should I tell the meaning of the scriptures to?
What about?"
"you……"
Shi Yun didn't expect that Zhu Hao, besides being deviant, would dare to argue directly with him!
You kid, do you have the concept of superiors and elders?
Do you have respect for your seniors and teachers?
After all, I am the examiner during your exam, and I am your tutor... Wait, it seems that this guy has never paid me a visit, and he doesn't take me seriously at all.
Zhu Siyi slapped his thigh: "Zhu Hanlin's words sound much more reasonable than the previous mention of money. People always have to be more realistic. Although only villains are good for profit, there are too many villains in the world.
Well, even if they are gentlemen in the court, if the court does not pay them salaries, they will still protest, right? Before a person can be righteous, he must first fill his stomach!"
Shi Yun just wanted to hit someone.
What are these monarchs and ministers talking about?
Is this taking Confucian classics for granted?
Zhu Hao said: "What your Majesty said is absolutely true. I also believe that there are still many villains in the world. Therefore, if you want to stabilize the villains, you must use coercion and inducement. From the perspective of Legalism, that is, rewards and punishments are clear. All of this is
It is built on the basis of money. If the court has no money, who will be willing to work for His Majesty?"