eldest son of Ming dynasty

Chapter 114 July
After entering the academy, cross the hall facing the gate, and there is a small arch bridge on both sides. On the outside of the arch bridge are two smaller halls. The doors and windows in the row are exquisitely carved. There are green bamboos soon, and there are stone tables and stone benches in the bamboo grove. It was agreed at the beginning that there will be no construction work, but it is still necessary to build a place suitable for learning.

The study halls on the left and right sides are named Mingsi Hall and Zhixing Hall respectively.

In July, the East Palace came to the Zhixing Hall and sat in this side hall, no one knew about it, and no one asked about it.

And next door, Wang Jia will give a lecture.

Today's topic, Zhang Tianrui has already invited from His Royal Highness the Prince: Learning is valuable.

Wang Jia understood at a glance. In fact, with his level of contact with the prince so many times, he has basically grasped Zhu Houzhao's philosophy.In the final analysis, there are eight words: empty talk harms the country, and hard work rejuvenates the country.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince judges whether a thing or a person is good or bad, depending on whether it is beneficial or detrimental to the country and the people.

The threshold for listening to Wang Jia's lectures is not high. Their purpose is to spread, not to form a party, and they don't have to be some important ministers to listen.

Like Yang Shen, he has no fame yet, but he often comes.

The two brothers Wang Bing and Wang Lian have always been considered by the outside world to be princes because of their grandfather Wang Yue's relationship, and they themselves desperately want to rely on this.

In addition to these little people, the courtier Xie Qian had also been here before, and had some arguments with Wang Jia.

In short, Wang Jia has already made a name for himself in the capital.

Perhaps it was because of some "utilitarian" reasons, such as getting close to such high-ranking officials, except for the first few times, every time Wang Jia gave lectures, there would be a crowd here, and there would even be students outside the house listening.

Zhu Houzhao had heard about this, so he came over today to have a look.

"As for learning, it's not enough to be exposed to the cold, and it's not good to live alone. Therefore, we gathered here to give lectures and discuss. Today's topic is only four words. Learning is valuable. Learning is valuable for a gentleman. It is also for becoming a man, not for self ; to benefit the world, not to praise people."

Zhu Houzhao could probably understand these words after reading the book for half a year.
It is to say that a gentleman values ​​knowledge and talent, and he wants to use it to improve himself, not to show off; he wants to use it to accomplish things in the world, not to brag to others.

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"Now people outside are called Jingshizhiyong Wang Jizhi. I think that in the near future, there will be more and more people who will appreciate His Highness's good intentions, and those who want to fight against His Highness will be less and less..." Liu Jin followed the prince, saying flattering words .

Zhu Houzhao paced back and forth in the side hall through the wooden window, and occasionally stopped to listen carefully. Wang Jia was still capable. Confucius, Mencius, Lao Shi, and the sage's learning and daily use could at least be at his fingertips.

However, there were also those who raised doubts.
He heard one, someone asked: "Mr. Wang, you said that learning is valuable in practice, and knowledge is valuable in practice, so why do you lecture all day long instead of practicing it?"

When Zhu Houzhao heard this question, he couldn't help but pursed his lips and smiled. He wanted to hear Wang Jia's answer.

In the main hall, Wang Ji did not feel embarrassed or annoyed by someone making trouble in public. He said: "A gentleman's learning is to understand the way and save the world. Yu sighed that my husband has been a scholar for more than a hundred years, and he often speaks his mind and speaks his mind." , but I can’t understand it. In the end, it’s just poetry, so what’s the use of the so-called engraving and seal carving? Today’s lectures are just to criticize the current problems and save the world. The decree, I would like to lead a county magistrate, bow my head to farm and mulberry, and cultivate and study far.”

"This Wang Jia clearly knows that His Highness is here."

"It doesn't matter." Zhu Houzhao knew what Wang Jia meant. He was envious of Yang Tinghe's going to be a magistrate, but he could only be a teacher here every day.

The deeper he accepts the thought of practicality, the more he will have the idea of ​​actually doing some work.

But now that the lectures have just begun, how can he be allowed to go elsewhere?

In particular, the change of thinking style is slow and slow, and it needs to be subtle, so Zhu Houzhao can't let him go.

After hearing the second half of the lecture, the prince lost interest and was about to leave for the palace.

At the same time, in the northwest, in order to prevent the Tatars from occupying Helan Mountain and attracting other tribes to invade the border, Wang Yue transferred from Gansu to Ningxia Town, and began to dispatch troops in the center, and planned to divide his troops into three routes.

Yang Shangyi, the commander and acquaintance transferred from Guangning Wei, was recommended by Wang Yue to Zhu Houzhao in the East Palace.

Wang Yue sent him as a forward and led 800 people to explore and find the border.

Yang Shangyi is eight feet tall and likes to use a big knife. Now he is only 21 years old. He was recommended by his grandfather to his friends because he is the bravest among his brothers.

It was the bare mountains and windy sand in the northwest that made him, who was born in Guangningwei, a little uncomfortable. When a gust of wind came, he couldn't even open his eyes.

"General, look over there! They seem to be Tatar cavalry!"

Yang Shangyi's lips were very thin. He raised his eyes and looked in the direction the soldiers were pointing at. On a mountainside in front of him, there were indeed Tatar soldiers appearing one by one.

Under the sun, on the mountainside, there are more and more people.

Beside Yang Shangyi, a lieutenant much younger than him panicked, "Let's go!"

"Slow!" General Yang stood in front of him with a big knife, and he said sharply, "Say that sentence again, I want your life!"

Then with all his strength, he shouted loudly, "Array, strictly guard!"

"Array! Array!"

Yang Shangyi disdainfully glanced at the man just now, "Retreat when encountering the enemy, disturbing our army's morale! If the Tatars rushed over, our soldiers panicked and collided back and forth, wouldn't they be driven straight in?! If this is the case, I must first Beheaded in front of the army!"

"But there are obviously thousands of them!"

"That can't be messed up! Only when the army is in order and never disperses like now, they dare not attack easily!"

In addition, Yang Shangyi ordered people to turn back quickly and ask for help from the middle of the three main forces.

And he himself drove the horse forward, and the horse swayed back and forth with his reins, "I came to the northwest from the distant Guangningwei. , in our place, no one is afraid when they see Tatar, feel your crotch, if you have any eggs, follow me! I also know that some of you are spreading the word, I walked through the back door of General Wang, let me tell you, This is all true! So as long as I fight bravely, my superiors, the Ministry of War, and the court will never forget my military achievements! You!"

He pointed to this group of soldiers with nervous eyes, "You too! As long as you follow my flag and charge! Follow me, Yang Shangyi, to kill the enemy and serve the country, and no one can take away your credit and glory! Tell me, if you want to make a contribution Are you rewarded?!"

"miss you!"

"Do you want to honor your ancestors?!"

"miss you!"

800 people shouted together, and the shouts shook the sky!

Yang Shangyi raised his sword with one stroke, "Okay! The Ming army is mighty!"

"The Ming army is mighty!"

(End of this chapter)