Xun Shuang successively wrote "Li", "Yi Zhuan", "Shi Zhuan", "Shang Shu Zheng Jing", "Spring and Autumn Regulations", "Hanyu", "New Books" and other books, with the title of Shuo Ru. Yingchuan Academy was famous among the Han Dynasty, Liu Hongshen
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Six years ago, Emperor Ling Liu Hong founded Hongdu School and studied at Yingchuan College, hoping to recruit scholars from all over the world for his own use and compete with Taixue, which was occupied by party forces. In official history, this is probably his only
Merit was the earliest specialized imperial education in China. It broke the convention of specializing in Confucian classics and divided the party members by using the emperor's disciples as disciples.
In the feudal era, the friendship between teachers and students was the only friendship between monarch and ministers. People could destroy their relatives for justice, but they could not deceive their teachers and destroy their ancestors.
Therefore, Emperor Ling gave special preferential treatment to the scholars of Hongdu Sect. After completing their studies, they were mostly given generous salaries to high-ranking officials. Some of them became governors, prefects, ministers, ministers, and others were granted titles and titles.
As long as the other party was not born in Taiyuan, a scholarly family, and the people were like Shuijing Academy or Yingchuan Academy, as long as they were talented, Liu Hong could take him under his command and have more say in the court arrangements in the future.
"I obey the decree and thank you for your kindness!" Xi Zhicai stood up after bowing.
Liu Hong may have had a more comfortable nap today, was in a happy mood, and talked a little more: "There are two things that have puzzled me recently. One is the rebellion on Taiping Road, but fortunately Ai Qing and other loyal ministers helped me. Although the thief Zhang is not dead, he is still alive."
The family in the world is slowly settling down. The matter of establishing a prince is now."
"You also know that the late emperor had no sons, so I was able to be crowned the great treasure. Therefore, all the princes hope that I will appoint the eldest son Bian as the crown prince in order to establish the foundation of the country. But I love the second son Donghou even more. The image between his eyebrows
What a pity to his mother, Beauty Wang!"
Years ago, Beauty Wang was killed by Queen He, and Liu Hong was furious. Unfortunately, Liu Hong was obviously not an infatuated person. As time went by, he forgave Queen He. He only blamed himself for not handling the sexual relationship well at the beginning, so he felt sorry for her.
Zizixie felt a little guilty.
"You two, let's talk about who I should make the crown prince."
"This, the crown prince of the country, your majesty should discuss it with the public. We are just minor ministers and we must not dare to comment on the affairs of the two young masters."
The position of the prince is a maelstrom in the palace. If you say anything today, you will offend a large number of people.
"I'm just asking casually, you can just answer casually."
The minister himself is a person who provides temporary advice to the emperor.
Xi Zhicai looked at Zhu Kui and answered first: "It is said in the Zhou rites that if you establish a legitimate son, you will not establish a concubine, and if you establish an elder, you will not establish a virtuous man. Gongzi Bian is the eldest son, and he should be the prince. Today, your majesty loves Gongzi Xie, but your majesty
When the Spring and Autumn Period is at its peak, how can it be that there is no future prince? If a new prince is born and His Majesty changes his appearance, won't the "violent crown prince's change" reappear in our dynasty?"
"Your Majesty, I hope you will be careful."
"The Incident of the Brutal Prince" refers to the late period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Emperor Wu felt that the prince was not to his liking and wanted to abandon the prince, which led to a series of tragedies, including the killing of father and son, the fight for the throne by King Liu Dan of Yan, etc. Later, although Emperor Wu became the violent prince
Rehabilitate, but it cannot erase the political turmoil during that period. If Emperor Wu had not had the intention to depose the prince, nothing would have happened.
Xi Zhicai's remarks are also reasonable. Liu Hong is less than thirty years old. No one in the world must believe that he will die suddenly in four years. Although there are only two princes now, how can we guarantee that there will not be more in the future?
A prince is born. Today he loves this one, and tomorrow he loves that one. But it is a pity that there is only one prince. A move that shakes the court is no small matter.
The courtiers also discussed this. Emperor Ling Liu Hong had heard it many times. He smiled and said that he had listened. It was just a lack of character. It was not easy to change. Otherwise, in history, Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty would not have died.
So far, no prince has been established, and only the imperial edict ordered the prince to succeed to the throne.
"Zhu Aiqing, what do you think?"
Zhu Kui saluted, thought about it, and decided to tell the truth: "The great ancestor rose up by killing the white snake, chopped thorns and thorns, and went through life and death several times before he founded the Han Dynasty. Emperor Guangwu also conquered the east and west before reviving the empire. Why?
Will there be a time of chaos for Wang Mang? They will all become the two emperors of Ai. They are not talented enough and wise enough to suppress Wang Ni."….
"Therefore, I think it is a plan for the Han Dynasty and the Liu family. The Liu family's continuation and the prosperity of the Han Dynasty are very important. The talent and virtue of the emperor are very important, and cannot be discussed based on His Majesty's liking. Otherwise, how can the Imperial Ancestral Temple face all the previous emperors.
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Seeing Zhu Kui's extremely solemn words, Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty immediately became interested and asked him to establish sages. Although there were few, there were some, but none of them were as alarmist as he said. He said: "What the Qing family said is reasonable, but how do you know the sages?"
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Emperors of all dynasties knew that it was better to establish a virtuous person than to establish an eldest son, but how to know which son was virtuous, so they all compromised on the ancestral method of establishing a direct eldest son, which was the most stable after all.
"I have a plan to offer!"
"Oh, my dear, please speak." Emperor Ling suddenly became interested and listened attentively.
"The matter of moral integrity and talent cannot be tested in a short period of time. Your Majesty is now at the peak of the Spring and Autumn Period. One of the two princes is eight years old and the other is four years old. They are still at the age of entering school. Your Majesty might as well spend ten years to take the examination.
During this period, there is a school examination every three to five days, which can cover classics, politics, military strategy, art of war, etc. The questions come out as you like, and then they are graded into three grades: excellent, average, and poor. They are recorded with a wooden sign and archived for two days.
When the princes reach adulthood and are crowned queens, the one with the highest score will be crowned prince."
"Your Majesty can inform the two young masters about the school examination, but His Majesty must not disclose the exam questions in advance. In this way, the two young masters will definitely study hard to cope with Your Majesty's school examination."
"This is the strategy I present to Your Majesty to train the Crown Prince. Everything is chosen by Your Majesty, so Your Majesty can only train a wise prince."
After Zhu Kui finished speaking, he looked up at Ling Emperor, who was savoring this strategy. Seeing that he didn't look angry, he felt a little relieved.
Xi Zhicai on the side looked at Zhu Kui with a strange look, very surprised. He didn't believe that his words were just improvised. He must have had his thoughts in mind.
"Hahaha!" Emperor Ling of Han suddenly laughed, "I have nothing to worry about."
"I am still young, and I still have time to cultivate. My two princes are still the future princes. Who is good and who is bad will be judged by people's hearts over time. Who is wise and who is talented? We will know through examination. If these princes
In order to become the crown prince, I am willing to spend ten years studying hard instead of fighting cocks and walking dogs all day long. If I inherit the throne in the future, I can at least protect my country."
After Liu Hongchang smiled, he seemed to relax a lot. He nodded slightly and said with a smile: "Aiqing has helped me a lot and relieved my worries. What do you want me to reward you for?"
At this time, a faint sharp voice came from outside the palace: "Your Majesty, beauty, the water in the pool has been prepared. Do you want to go now?"
When Liu Hong heard this, he said, "I'll be here right away."
An eight-foot-tall, muscular eunuch walked in. When he saw someone in the room, he was a little surprised and said, "This old slave has nothing to do. I have disturbed Your Majesty." He lay down on the ground.
"It doesn't matter, you are all loyal to me. Just now Zhu Aiqing gave me a good idea, and I am preparing to reward you."
Then he repeated Zhu Kui's words.
After Jian Shuo heard this, he praised him greatly and cast a kind look. He supported the young master Liu Xie, and he would naturally agree with him if he promoted the virtuous but not the virtuous.
"General Zhu, since your majesty wants to reward you, tell me, your majesty is very generous." Jian Shuo Jing said in the tone of Emperor Ling's own family.
Xi Zhi on the side was just about to retort when he was gently pulled back by Zhu Kui.
"Your Majesty wants to reward you and me with money and goods. We are short of money to buy some houses in Luoyang."
These words made the two people on the other side stunned. They thought that Zhu Kui's request for a favor, such as being granted an official title or a title, was exactly what the Ling Emperor was interested in.
"Okay, okay, like me, I love money and I don't feel proud when I take credit."
"Jian Shuo, go and use my internal funds to marry my two beloved ladies ten gold each."
"Slave, I obey!" He smiled and left.
When Xi Zhicai was about to postpone it, Zhu Kui quickly stopped him and thanked him together.
"Thank you, Your Majesty for the reward!"
Outside the palace gate, Xi Zhicai was puzzled and said: "It is your duty as a minister to advise your Majesty. Why does the general ask for rewards so grandly?"
Zhu Kui stopped, looked into Xi Zhicai's eyes, smiled, but did not answer directly, only said: "What does Zhicai think about the relationship between His Majesty and Jian Shuo?"
Immediately Xi Zhicai showed an angry look on his face and said: "That eunuch has a noble look. Your Majesty is talking so carelessly and interrupts His Majesty at will. Now I know that the eunuch's disaster is very serious!"