Zhu Qiyu is currently summoning ministers from the cabinet and the Hanlin Academy. It should be said that these two parties are the most enthusiastic about the prince's resignation from the cabinet. The opportunity to become the emperor's master is not available to everyone.
Although titles such as Prince's Third Master and Prince's Third Young Master are rare, when one reaches a certain status, such titles are dispensable.
On the contrary, it is the teacher who opens the door for the prince to teach. This is the role that truly makes a fortune in silence.
Whether it is the possible profits from the future or the reputation and prestige brought by the status of Imperial Master, these young Hanlin officials are enough to grab their heads.
Yes, although at the court meeting, everyone said that the task of teaching the prince would be handed over to the Hanlin Academy and the cabinet.
But in fact, the cabinet bosses are already very heavy in government affairs. How can they really patiently teach a little baby how to read?
Therefore, they just put up a name and occasionally take time to check the prince's homework.
The person who is really responsible for teaching must be the young Hanlin in the Hanlin Academy.
These people had read poetry and books, and had learned enough, but they did not participate in the affairs of the court and were just responsible for teaching. At the same time, because most of them were innocent, they were also good choices for the prince's officials.
The cabinet and the Hanlin Academy acted quickly.
After the court meeting passed, study subjects were quickly formulated for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
The first is the three major texts used in traditional enlightenment, namely the Three Character Classic, the Hundred Family Surnames, and the Thousand Character Classic.
These three books are core textbooks. His Royal Highness needs to read the full text and memorize and write from dictation within three to six months.
In addition, the elders of the Hanlin Academy and the cabinet will explain the contents of "The Book of Filial Piety", "The Great Learning" and "The Doctrine of the Mean" to His Royal Highness every three days.
These books are mainly explanations and do not require memorization. They are relatively easy, but they need to be understood and integrated into words and deeds.
Originally, these were the basic components of the course.
But later, after discussion, the elders decided to add two additional books.
One is Emperor Taizu's "Huang Ming Ancestral Instructions", and the reason is very good. It is important to know the family law of the ancestors.
The other one is the "Imperial Training of the Emperor" compiled by Emperor Xuanzong!
If the Ancestral Instructions of the Emperor Ming Dynasty are the ancestral family law, then the Imperial Instructions of the Yuzhi Emperor are Emperor Xuanzong’s experience in governing the country, safeguarding the country, and suppressing rebellions.
In this book, Emperor Xuanzong emphasized that in peacetime, "never forget danger" and "defense is the first priority"; when running the army, "train well and control with methods"; in war, "it is important to have quick soldiers, but do not underestimate the enemy and advance rashly"
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Previously, when he was in the Zhengtong Dynasty, Sanyang arranged lessons for a certain emperor, but there was no such imperial instruction book, because Sanyang felt that except for exceptions like Emperor Xuanzong, the non-founding kings basically did not attend the battle in person.
Because of the opportunity of the battle, their education is more inclined to culture and education.
As for the Empress Dowager Zhang, although she understands justice well, she is not good at government affairs. Since Emperor Xuanzong entrusted the prince to Sanyang, she gave him full trust.
However, facts have proved that if the emperor had received even the most basic military education at that time, it would not have caused such a catastrophe.
Therefore, at the suggestion of the emperor, the elders discussed it several times and finally added this imperial instruction.
However, considering that the prince is young, he will definitely not be able to fully understand these two books, Huang Ming Zu Xun and Yu Zhi Di Xun. Therefore, the requirement for this part is to recite the full text!
As a result, His Royal Highness the Prince's daily life became: reciting three hundred thousand poems every day and learning to write. Every other day, he taught the emperor Ming's ancestral precepts, imperial precepts, the Filial Piety Classic, the Great Learning, and the Doctrine of the Mean.
Three hundred thousand is easy to talk about. Anyone from the Hanlin Academy can talk about it.
The two books, Huang Ming's Ancestral Instructions and Imperial Imperial Instructions, are also easy to arrange, because they are related to government affairs, so naturally the cabinet takes charge of them.
Anyway, I don’t expect His Highness the Prince to understand these two books now. They are just symbolic explanations for him to memorize first.
What caused controversy was the candidates for teaching the books "The Classic of Filial Piety", "The Doctrine of the Mean" and "The Great Learning".
As Confucian classics, although these three books do not need to be memorized, they do need to understand the essence and integrate them into daily speech and behavior.
Therefore, this part of the responsibility is particularly important, and it can be said that it will directly affect the prince's future morality.
First of all, the person responsible for explaining must have a correct outlook on things and not let His Highness lead him away. This is basic and the easiest to achieve.
Secondly, you must be knowledgeable and able to speak in interesting ways. You cannot fall asleep while talking to His Highness.
Then, it’s about being young.
Although it is said that he did not prepare a palace when he left the cabinet this time, as the prince's tutor, he will naturally be the person whom the prince relies on in the future.
You can't find a bunch of old scholars to come over. When the prince has grown up, they will also go west.
Teaching to the prince is political capital, both for the person who teaches the prince and for the prince himself.
Therefore, when Hu Hui entered the palace, the scene he saw was a few gray-haired old men who were so aggressive that they refused to give way to anyone.
"Ni Qian has an upright nature, profound knowledge, and unique insights into the art of university. He is the only person to teach the prince."
This is the voice of Xiao Tan, a Hanlin scholar.
However, as soon as he finished speaking, he immediately had different opinions.
"No, no, no, Zhou Hongmo is more suitable. Although Ni Qian is good, he is a bit older and too old-fashioned. The prince is still young. If he is tired of studying because of this, it will be unsightly."
This is Yu Shiyue from the cabinet.
Then immediately after, various sounds sounded.
"In terms of youth, Xu Pu is in his twenties, isn't he younger?"
"Actually, Wan'an is not bad. He has a tall appearance, great appearance, and he is also knowledgeable."
"It's still Zhou Hongmo!"
"Ni Qian!"
"Xu Pu..."
"Wan...Wan'an..."
Seeing a few familiar faces with flushed faces, Hu Hu couldn't help but feel a little speechless, but he soon regained his composure.
What these old guys want to fight about is their business, but they have serious business.
"Your Majesty, Hu Hu, is here to see you!"
Even though he was traveling all the way, Mr. Hu was still meticulous when saluting.
As he walked into the palace, the elders of the cabinet and the Hanlin Academy, who were still arguing, all fell silent.
One is because of Hu Hui's own qualifications and status, and the other is because it is known to everyone in the government and the public that Hu Hu went to meet the Supreme Emperor. Now that he is back, where is the Supreme Emperor?
Mr. Hu did not keep them waiting for too long. After being asked to excuse himself, he reported.
"Your Majesty, the old minister is incompetent and failed to persuade the Supreme Emperor to return to the capital. Now the Supreme Emperor is still staying in Xuanfu. Marquis Ningyuan is appointed as Li. Due to the Emperor's decree, he stayed in Xuanfu to take charge of the security. I and Eunuch Shu returned to the capital first to pay homage to Your Majesty.
Report details."
With that said, Hu Hui took out a stack of documents from his sleeve and said.
"This is the detailed report of my trip to the Xuan Mansion, as well as the family letter from the Supreme Emperor to Your Majesty, Our Lady and Queen Duanjing. Please read it."