Because of the emperor's prestige, no one dared to speak when the prince was embarrassed. The prince was embarrassed at first, and then a little ashamed. He could only echo in a low voice: "I really don't like the Four Books, but I like the study of things."
After a pause, he quickly added: "Of the four books, I also like to read The Analects of Confucius."
Seeing his embarrassment, Zhu Yijun was quite amused. Hearing this, he jokingly said: "That's why Zhao Pu of the Song Dynasty said, "Half of the Analects of Confucius will determine the world, and half of the Analects will lead to peace." If you have read the Analects of Confucius, you are old enough." The prince's expression changed.
Only then did things return to normal.
At this time, Wang Xijue hurriedly changed the subject and said: "The emperor's comment as 'the teacher of all generations' should be regarded as honorable. I will put it in the main hall as a plaque. I don't know what the holy intention is?" Kong Shangxian heard the words and hurriedly agreed, imploring the emperor to
agree.
Zhu Yijun smiled and nodded, glanced at the prince, and stepped forward. Queen Zhuang Jingjia was afraid that her son would be embarrassed, so she gave him a gentle push in the back.
After walking a few steps, the prince suddenly pointed to the surrounding buildings and said, "The imperial court has decreed that all palaces and pavilions in the world must use lightning rods to prevent lightning strikes and fires. Why don't you do it?"
Duke Yansheng was taken aback and hurriedly bowed and said: "I was negligent in this matter. I beg your Majesty to forgive me and I will make corrections immediately."
Hearing this, Zhu Yijun glanced at the prince with a smile. Wang Xijue agreed from the side: "Your Majesty, your highness reminds me that in the Hongzhi year, the Confucius Temple was struck by lightning and caught fire, and all the palaces were reduced to ashes. Emperor Xiaozong allocated tens of thousands of dollars to rebuild it -
- Duke Yan Sheng cannot be ignored."
Kong Shangxian felt sweat on his head and kept nodding in agreement.
The prince said from the side: "I heard that there is a statue of the most holy teacher in the Confucius Temple - is this possible?"
Zhu Yijun frowned slightly when he heard this. Seeing this, Wang Xijue hurriedly asked: "Mr. Yansheng, is this really happening?"
Kong Shangxian, the Duke of Yansheng, replied: "There were indeed statues based on the portraits of Wu Daozi in the Confucius Temple before, but since Lord Jiajing banned the destruction of the statues of the most holy teacher in the world, they have all been demolished, and there is absolutely no such thing - His Royal Highness the Prince
, there are some people who may not be aware of this matter."
The prince was somewhat majestic at a young age. Hearing this, he sneered and said: "I also heard that people from the Confucius family said to others, 'There are only three families in the world: my family and Jiangxi Zhang, Fengyang Zhu. Jiangxi Zhang, Taoist morale;
"Fengyang Zhu, if you get angry with others, you will be petty.' Is there such a saying?"
After Zhu Yijun heard this, he felt determined and turned to look at the Queen. Queen Zhuang Jingjia did not dare to look at her, and her face was slightly scared. Zhu Yijun suppressed his anger and looked at Yan Shenggong with his usual expression, and saw that he had already knelt down and kowtowed.
, the body shakes like chaff.
Zhu Yijun snorted softly, and saw Wang Xijue's face turned red, as if he wanted to give some advice, so he hurriedly muttered: "Ignorant people have no words, is it worth saying this to me? There is no need for Yan Shenggong, just get up."
After pondering for a while, he glanced at the queen again, and saw that the queen's face was slightly nervous, and she grabbed the prince's sleeve and shook it, and couldn't help but feel weak.
Then a smile appeared on his face, he comforted Mr. Yan with a few words of warmth, and ordered him to help him up. Mr. Yan almost fell to death due to the prince's few words, and his spirit was a little dazed. After he stood up, he still shed tears and his body was shaking.
.
While Zhu Yijun comforted Duke Yan Sheng, he watched the prince's performance with cold eyes. He saw that he was trying to pretend to be expressionless, but the slightly raised corners of his mouth betrayed his mood.
Zhu Yijun sighed secretly in his heart. Then he put his mind together and finished visiting the Confucius Temple with a smile on his face. After the prince was warned by his mother, he did not make any mistakes again. Duke Yansheng originally planned to ask the emperor to go to Confucius Temple to worship Confucius as planned, but now he dares not
Open your mouth?
Zhu Yijun had thoughts in his mind and said to Yan Shenggong: "Today's sutra banquet is held in the Confucius family school. Anyone who is a scholar or above or has entered a university can come and listen to the lecture."
Duke Yan Sheng's body shook violently, and then his face flushed with excitement, and he said: "Today my family receives Mu Ru, it is a favor from the emperor. I can comfort my ancestors."
When the prince saw that the emperor comforted Duke Yan with a small favor, his face became serious and thoughtful.
After the visit to the Confucius Temple was completed, the sky was still very bright. Because the emperor wanted to attend the Poetry Auditorium and listen to Duke Yan’s sermon with his ministers, the queen resigned and returned to the palace on the grounds of lack of health.
Zhu Yijun was afraid that she would think too much, so he gently squeezed her hand and said: "The prince and I are having dinner here. Spring is just right, so you should use more." The queen's tense body suddenly relaxed, and her smile was like a flower.
He said: "Yes, the emperor also needs to use more."
Although the emperor only announced that he was going to the Poetry Auditorium before lunch, two hours were enough for the Confucius Mansion to prepare. When the group passed through the Yanshen Gate, Wang Xijue slapped his horse and said: "This name means Confucius' leisurely residence. Now the emperor
Fortunately, I might as well change it to 'Chengshengmen'."
Zhu Yijun looked at Duke Yan Sheng with a smile. Kong Shangxian was in shock at this time and nodded hurriedly: "This is what I want." Zhu Yijun did not comment, turned to ask the prince: "Where does the word 'Yanshen' come from?"
The prince could not answer. Zhu Yijun said with a smile: "'The son's residence in Yan is like Shen and Shen, and Yaoyao is like that.' This is a quote from the "The Analects of Confucius. Shuer". It says that when Confucius retired from the court and lived for leisure, he was dressed neatly.
, with a gentle attitude - not decadent because of frustration, nor losing his temper because he can't be an official. It is still said that 'self-denial' is natural and is a matter of self-cultivation."
The prince nodded when he heard the words. Seeing that he was a little downcast, Zhu Yijun took his hand and smiled and said: "You are still young, so it doesn't matter if you don't know these things. From now on, remember to learn more from me, the teacher, and your classmates. Gradually, you will learn from me."
If you learn gradually, you will become a great person sooner or later."
When the prince heard this, he grinned and said happily: "Well, if the child knows, he will definitely learn more from his father."
Zhu Yijun continued: "It's not just about learning from my father. Confucius said that if three people walk together, there must be a teacher. Everyone around you has advantages. You must observe them carefully and learn from their strengths according to the teachings of the sages."
After a pause, he pointed to Yan Shenggong and said: "For example, Kong Qing, he read the classics and history and composed verses out of his mouth. This reading skill is his advantage, you can follow it. Today, Kong Qing is giving the lecture at the Poetry Auditorium. Please listen carefully.
You will gain something.”
Duke Yansheng listened and bowed hurriedly. Zhu Yijun pointed at Wang Xijue and said: "For example, Jing Shiqing, he is determined to reform, talented and upright, but he is often negative and intolerant - you must learn from his uprightness and avoid
He has a vindictive and intolerant side."
Wang Xijue opened his mouth wide, his eyes immediately turned red, he bowed and choked and could not speak. Zhu Yijun said to the prince sternly: "If a monarch wants to govern the country, he must make good use of everyone's strengths, prevent his shortcomings from affecting government affairs, and not appoint people based on his own likes and dislikes -
—This is very, very important, remember?”
The prince seemed to understand but not understand, and nodded in agreement.