Daming heir

Main hall.

As the second generation of the royal family has grown up in recent years, many of them have left the capital to join the feudal clan.

But in the past two years, the princes and princes came to Beijing to study in the main hall, and more students were added to the main hall.

Because now it seems that the size of the main hall is larger than in the past.

However, the main hall is still located within the Imperial Palace.

Fang Xiaoru has now taken the position of chief of the Dabentang, but with the advancement of Hongwu's New Deal, the Dabentang has also added many different training contents for the royal children.

For example, Zhang Ergong, who is no longer the minister of the Ministry of Industry, has half-day classes at the main hall every other day and needs to teach engineering knowledge to the royal children.

Another example is that many of the meritorious military attachés at the Martial Arts Hall also need to go to the main hall regularly to teach.

Even the Shanglinyuan Supervisor has never been left behind.

Yuan Sutai, the Imperial Young Master, would naturally not come in person, but the few students he taught personally confirmed that the textbooks were taught in the main hall.

Fang Xiaoru naturally disagreed at first. He believed that the Hanlin Academy should be the only source of teaching for the cultivation of royal disciples in the main hall.

However, after a period of practice, Fang Xiaoru became a supporter of this educational reform.

After all, in Fang Xiaoru's view, at least he could make these royal disciples distinguish between grains and know when to plant what. That was really a real achievement in enlightenment.

Especially at a certain time, Fang Xiaoru had not yet accepted this new education model for royal children. While he was complaining, cabinet minister Gao Yangzhi made a special trip to the main hall.

Gao Yangzhi didn't say much to Fang Xiaoru.

He only said one sentence, or asked Fang Xiaoru only one question.

Do the royal disciples all have to be trained to be a saint?

Just such a simple question made Fang Xiaoru break into a cold sweat on the spot.

Then he hid in a small dark room by himself, thought deeply for several days, and finally made a decision that he never told anyone.

He began to consciously train the royal children in the main hall in various weird directions.

For example, in the main hall, there are several royal family members who are clamoring all day long to go to the Longjiang Shipyard to try to verify their ideas.

Others are preparing to go to the artillery factory where the general will be the supervisor.

There were even a few royal children who were originally low-key and introverted. After a long time, they told Fang Xiaoru that they hoped to do some research in the textile industry cluster outside the city.

So Fang Xiaoru hid in the small dark room again and was secretly happy for several days.

He felt that to a large extent, he had avoided the negative factors and influences that might have arisen when the royal family was passing on the inheritance.

Finally, Mr. Fang waved his hand.

He cut off more than half of the emperor's skills and sage articles that he thought he had, and then spent most of every day doing various new courses in the main hall.

today.

The first class was Fang Xiaoru’s class.

After the half-day class in the morning, there is a military formation drill class in the martial arts hall. When the students get hungry from training, they have a lunch break and continue the afternoon class.

Today’s topic is about the four domains.

I saw all the children of the royal family in Beijing gathered together in the huge classroom.

All classes in the main hall are held together regardless of grade. When the second-generation royal children reach the age of age, they will directly join the feudal clan.

In class, the royal children remained silent.

Fang Xiaoru stood in front of the lectern.

Behind him is a large blackboard that has been added since new classes were added.

There is a simplified map of the Ming Dynasty and its surrounding areas painted on it.

The directions and several important locations were marked around.

Fang Xiaoru put on her long gown and held a teaching staff in her hand.

"Since the Qin and Han Dynasties, the Central Plains has been the orthodoxy in the eastern lands."

"During the Han Dynasty, there were four generals to conquer and four to conquer, corresponding to the four directions."

"However, the conquest of the West has another name."

"The east is the heart. If you don't obey the king's orders, it's called rebellion. If you attack someone from above, it's called a conquest."

"The south is remote and desolate. People who don't respect education are called barbarians. Those who show kindness and power together are called caretakers."

"The West belongs to Fan. If someone is disrespectful at times, it is called rebellion, but if he is punished for his crimes, it is called punishment."

"The Northern Wei Empire frequently harasses the Japanese bandits, and attacks and kills them vigorously, called the Expeditions."

The teaching stick moved around the blackboard.

Fang Xiaoru then looked at the royal students present with a kind and filial smile: "This time our dynasty has become a prosperous dynasty. The four regions are gradually becoming peaceful. The exchanges between the East China Sea, Nanyang, Western Ocean, and the New World, and the transfer of resources, are becoming increasingly abundant. If this dynasty wants to succeed, For example, under the rule of Wenjing of the former Han Dynasty, the rule of Zhenguan of the former Tang Dynasty, or the prosperous Kaiyuan Dynasty, the national policy of managing the Western Regions has been established. What do you think should be called when this country moves westward and restores the Western Regions?"

The young twenty-three Zhu Huang, who was sitting behind the desk, immediately raised his hand and shouted: "Sir, are you calling Xidu?"

After finishing speaking, Zhu Huang's big eyes rolled around.

I made Mr. Fang unhappy some time ago, and then I was beaten up by my father and brother as a matter of course.

I heard that Ge Ge'er's Xicheng project is about to open recently, so I have to perform well and try to get out of the palace for a walk on my day off.

Fang Xiaoru was not in a hurry to give an answer, but looked at the twenty-third prince with a smile.

This child has a pure nature, but he is a bit naughty, so he still needs to be tightened from time to time.

Fang Xiaoru's eyes looked around the classroom again.

"Sir, the student thinks that if the imperial court wants to send troops to the Western Regions at this time, it still needs to see how the imperial court positions the Western Regions before it can be called this. Our imperial army has always used troops with a reputation, whether it is to fight against rebellion or to defeat thieves. The root cause.”

Under the gaze of everyone, Zhu Jixi, the crown prince of Jin Dynasty, slowly stood up.

He looks elegant, and like the other uncles and brothers in the school, they all wear Confucian clothes, but his figure is more slender and thin, like a handsome young master.

Fang Xiaoru showed a smile on his face and asked softly: "Then what do you think?"

Zhu Jixi looked calm and spoke slowly: "Based on our thousand-year origins in the Central Plains, the west of Yangguan and the east of Congling can be said to be the hometown of the Central Plains. Based on this, when the Ming Dynasty sends troops to the Western Regions, it can be said to be a Western Expedition.

And if we say that to the west of Congling, there was also a front exit in the former Tang Dynasty, and the expedition is acceptable. However... if the imperial court's purpose of sending troops to the Western Regions this time is far beyond that of the previous Tang Dynasty, and intends to connect with the Southern Regions, then it can be criticized. "

After finishing speaking, Zhu Jixi cupped his hands and sat down slowly.

Fang Xiaoru's face showed a look of satisfaction.

It can be used whether it is for levy or bequest.

On the other hand, cutting and caressing are out of reach.

In the Central Plains, there has always been an expedition only by sending troops to the north, which is called the Northern Expedition.

Throughout the thousands of years of history, only Emperor Hongwu, the founder of the Ming Dynasty, has accomplished such a feat during the Northern Expedition.

As for the former Han champion Hou Huo Qubing, he used it to attack the Huns from the north.

As for the word "fu", it has always been used to appease the barbarians in the south.

At least now, when the Ming Dynasty's southern expeditionary army was sent out to the south, the word "fu" was used in the decree.

Smooth the southern region.

Fang Xiaoru clapped her hands and said, "What Prince Jin said has become a reality. The twenty-third prince should keep in mind that everything has a reason, but it is not exactly what the ancestors said. But today the twenty-third prince is the first to raise his hand. The answer will be worth five points." Five points!

Little Twenty-Three Zhu Huang's face immediately showed a smile.

You know, I was originally the one who deducted points in the main hall.

There was no time when I didn't buckle my buttocks into bloom.

He was about to cheer, but he immediately reacted.

That’s a full five points!

God knows how difficult it is to get five extra points after waiting for a thousand years!

Zhu Huang suppressed the joy in his heart, clasped his hands together and bowed down, bowing to Fang Xiaoru on the podium.

"The student thanked sir."

As long as I tell my dad and brother about the score I got in class today, I will definitely get a chance to go out of the palace to play in the West City on my day off.

Fang Xiaoru became more and more satisfied, stroking his beard and nodding repeatedly.

Do you see it?

This is the power of education!

And outside of the classroom.

Zhu Yuanzhang was still wearing the coarse linen clothes that had been patched for three years, with a smile on his face.

Although these coarse linen clothes have always been washed clean, they are getting older and older.

But he was reluctant to throw it away. As long as it could be mended, he would let the embroiderers in the palace mend it.

Because this is what the queen made piece by piece, stitch by stitch, and left it to herself.

Beside him was Zhu Biao in regular clothes.

Even Zhu Biao, who took over the position of Emperor Ming, was still the same as usual, without many changes.

He followed the old man with a smile on his face.

"Mr. Fang has become more knowledgeable now." Zhu Biao affirmed.

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile: "He was originally a learned man, but he was a bit old-school. In recent years, there have been a few changes, and he also knows that the country cannot remain unchanged, and learning can naturally be improved day by day."

Zhu Biao glanced at Fang Xiaoru, who was in the classroom and had already begun to try to lead the students on how to deal with local problems if the imperial court regained the Western Regions and continued to advance westward.

He said in a low voice: "Mr. Fang is also serving in the Hanlin Academy now and has taught in the main hall for many years. Can we mention it again?"

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at his boss.

"You are the emperor now, and it is you who make the final decisions on these matters in the court."

Zhu Biao smiled and shook his head: "My son has been in charge of the court since the beginning of the country, and the father has always entrusted the government to his son. But even if the son is now on the throne, he is still the son of the father. State affairs are family affairs. Family affairs are also state affairs.”

Zhu Yuanzhang had a smile on his face: "You kid... I'm afraid you have already made plans for Xiaoru's arrangements."

Zhu Biao still smiled and said: "My son feels that Mr. Fang has improved his knowledge over the years, but it is still a bit inappropriate to hold a practical position in the court.

However, Mr. Fang has greatly improved his scholarship and is also tolerant and merging. Why not let him take over the job of offering wine at the Imperial Academy? In the future, can we use the Imperial College as the source to try out the educational issues for thousands of students in our country? "

Although the imperial court has now introduced the metric system for examination, it is no longer limited to the Four Books and Five Classics.

However, at the local level, there has never been time to build a complete system for education issues in other subjects.

Subjects such as engineering, arithmetic, and military affairs are still limited to self-study or family education.

Jiangwutang can be regarded as a pioneer in educational reform in military affairs.

But compared to the Ming Dynasty's million-strong army, and the Jiangwu Hall only has more than a hundred freshmen selected from the army every year, this proportion is still too small.

But now as various new types of ordnance are put into use, another new problem arises.

That is, the military needs more talents with higher military capabilities.

For example, new warships, just the operation and maintenance of a steam engine require more people who master this technology.

New artillery, especially mortars, require a larger number of artillerymen who are proficient in arithmetic and military skills and know how to calculate the trajectory of artillery shells.

The simplest solution to such a problem is to carry out reforms from the court side.

Promote education reform in Ming Dynasty.

In the school, there is not only the teaching of the Four Books and Five Classics, but also the teaching of various new subjects.

even……

Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a while and said, "You mean, the establishment of a specialist college that Brother Xu proposed before?"

Zhu Biao nodded.

The establishment of junior college is a new idea.

Zhu Yunxi had already proposed it as early as the 29th year of Hongwu.

At that time, it happened to be the time when the martial arts lecture hall was beginning to take effect and the first two batches of graduates returned to the army.

The response from the Governor's Office was very good, so the question of setting up a specialist school was raised.

Zhu Biao said softly: "Now the Imperial College has been used as a pilot program to open different disciplines. Later, in the capital, special specialist schools were set up, such as engineering schools, military schools, etc.

The school admits students from the Imperial College. After completing their studies and passing the examination, they can be directly selected to serve in the Ministry of Industry or the Metropolitan Governor's Office.

Once this is proven feasible, schools can be set up in various provincial capitals to bring together all disciplines and teach them together, and then students can apply for admission to various specialist colleges in the capital according to their own wishes. "

This was actually the idea proposed by Zhu Yunxi at that time.

First, a junior college with allotment was established in Yingtian, and when it was almost done, it was expanded to recruit students directly from various places, then teach in various places, and finally apply for the junior college in the capital.

This is actually another subdivision of the Ming education system based on the policy of taking metric exams.

In this way, the influence of traditional Confucianism on the Ming Dynasty can be slowly weakened step by step.

When people discovered that it was difficult to enter the court and become an official by relying on Confucianism alone, but it was easier to become an official or join the army and become a senior general by studying other things.

At that time, people all over the world will be able to spontaneously abandon Confucianism and learn new subject knowledge without the need for guidance from the imperial court in the form of national policies.

Zhu Yuanzhang pondered for a long time.

Even in the classroom, Fang Xiaoru shouted that get out of class was over, and Yi Bangzi, the prince and his grandson, rushed out of the classroom screaming, but they were not noticed.

On the other hand, the princes and grandsons, who had been in class for a full hour, just rushed out of the classroom and saw the old man and Zhu Biao standing outside. They immediately shut up and even walked with slow steps.

After a long time.

Zhu Yuanzhang just saw the grievances floating in front of his eyes.

He glared at Little Twenty-Three, who was secretly glancing at him at the door.

Then he said to Zhu Biao: "I feel that this cannot be done in this matter..."

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