At the beginning of the civil castle, the Ming God of War was a little panicked

Chapter 520 The Way of Governing the World
The next day, Wenhua Hall.

In order to reflect the importance of this lecture, Zhu Qizhen specially set the lecture place in Wenhua Hall.

The officials present were mainly scholars from the Hanlin Academy. Therefore, the Hanlin Academy, which had been deserted for many years, was finally alive again.

In each imperial examination in the Ming Dynasty, about 300 Jinshi were listed, and only [-] could stay in the Imperial Academy. These people would be awarded the status of Shu Jishi, and they would continue to study in the Imperial Academy, and then be awarded various official positions.

Therefore, the Hanlin Academy is also known as the place where the Ming court stored materials.

There is even a custom that non-auspicious scholars do not enter the cabinet, so they are called "prime ministers".

However, such a group of top scholars have been gradually neglected in the past five years until no one cares about them.

Looking at the bustling crowd, Wang Jiuao secretly made up his mind that this lecture was the beginning of the comeback of the Imperial Academy!
Yesterday the emperor had just negotiated a big deal of nearly [-] million silver with Guan Bai of the Wa Kingdom, and he was in a good mood. Today, he just needs to work harder, and his return to the center of power is just around the corner!
The gate of the palace was guarded by special personnel, and all the scholars who participated in the lectures had to be searched and checked, and then registered and compiled.

After all, the emperor wanted to come in person, so he couldn't be careless.

It took two full hours from dawn to sunrise, and finally the statistics were completed.

There were hundreds of Confucian scholars who came here today, exchanging pleasantries with each other.

This kind of scene is very rare. As the saying goes, there is no first place in literature, and no second place in martial arts. Among literati, no one is pleasing to the eye.

Today's situation is full of joy and harmony, because everyone knows in their hearts that now it is necessary to unite the guns to the outside world, first to bring down the Academy of Sciences, and then it is not too late to fight internally.

"The Emperor is here!"

Everyone quickly shut up and kowtowed in unison.

Wearing ordinary clothes, Zhu Qizhen walked into Wenhua Hall surrounded by Cao Nai, Zhang Yi, Yang Shan and others.

"Long live my emperor!"

The Confucian scholars present all shouted Long Live, and they were so excited that they couldn't express it in words.

Han Chuang has studied hard for more than ten years, just to be able to stand out and be a master one day.

Knowing that I am lucky enough to face the saint today, I have a chance to show my talent.

Therefore, many people stayed up all night, thinking hard about how to stand out and let the emperor take a high look.

Even the self-proclaimed lofty Sun Changhe is the same.

Soaring to the top, just now!
Zhu Qizhen fell behind, scanned the crowd with his eyes, and said with a smile: "Zhuqing is flat!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Zhu Qizhen continued: "In recent years, I have a lot of things, and it has been a long time since I have a banquet. Today, I simply open up the way of speaking, and everyone can speak freely. Wang Qing, what is the theme of today?"

Wang Jiu'ao, the academician in charge of the academy, hurriedly said: "Qizuo to the emperor, the theme chosen today is benevolent government."

"Benevolence, very good!"

Zhu Qizhen nodded and said, "Then let's start!"

"The minister obeys the order!"

Wang Jiuao saluted again, then looked at the crowd, and said: "The emperor has a decree, to speak out widely today, and I have been studying the rituals of Zhou for the past few days, and occasionally feel emotional, so I started to start, which can be regarded as throwing bricks to attract jade."

Everyone became excited, because in Confucianism, there is too much knowledge about benevolent government.

Especially in view of the current situation and the trend towards profit, this is simply an excellent opportunity for Confucianism to make a big splash.

Wang Jiuao also thought the same way, so he mentioned Zhou Li at the beginning of the game, implying that the current atmosphere is corrupt and people's hearts are not old.

"Foreign courts ask all the people, and the state's political affairs still ask the ordinary people. Therefore, the noble can ask the humble, the virtuous can ask the unworthy, and the old can ask the young. Only the way is accomplished. Confucius is not ashamed to ask the inferior, the master is virtuous... "

Hearing these familiar words, everyone became excited, and some even wiped their tears.

"...benevolent government is at the top, and good people are at the bottom. The top cannot keep the people from starving, and the bottom cannot keep officials from being cold. Therefore, it is said that benevolent government is not as good as the rule of virtue, and governance with inaction is not as good as governance with action. Without benevolence and righteousness, the king is not as good as his subjects... ..."

Wang Jiuao talked eloquently, but he controlled the time very well, because he had to leave a chance for others to speak, so he seemed to be "opening his mouth".

And his own actions, which he said were throwing bricks to attract jade, actually set the tone for today's banquet.

I'll give you a head start, and you can just follow what I mean.

Everyone gathered here today to bring down the Academy of Sciences. First of all, we must clarify this goal and not talk nonsense.

Everyone here is the best of the best, so how can they not be clear about his intentions.

Therefore, the next two Hanlin lectures were basically narrations about benevolent government in the Four Books and Five Classics.

Zhu Qizhen listened carefully, and then said: "I heard that there are students from all over the world who are here today. Since you are here, don't just sit around and express your opinions."

After hearing this, everyone was even more excited, the opportunity came.

Wang Jiuao stepped forward and said: "The emperor, Sun Changhe of Jiangsu Donglin Academy is known as a great Confucian, and he is here to attend this lecture today. I suggest that it is better for Mr. Sun to talk about his academic experience."

Zhu Qizhen nodded: "Very good!"

Everyone looked at Sun Changhe, with eyes filled with anticipation, but also envy and jealousy.

Sun Changhe's eyes were filled with tears, and he fell to his knees with a plop.

"The old man dares to say, since ancient times, those who do not practice virtue can have a long-term national fortune?"

As soon as this remark came out, everyone gasped.

You are so courageous, you dare to stroke the tiger's beard when you come up!

These words are close to pointing at the emperor's nose and cursing, you are wicked, you are finished!

We all know that Sun Changhe is a great Confucianist in the world, but unexpectedly, he is so shocking and eclipsed the others.

The disciples of Donglin Academy were also greatly shocked, today's teacher really worked hard!

This is a life-and-death show of strength, life and death, here is a fight.

Everyone held their breath and waited quietly.

If the emperor was furious, even a hundred heads of this Sun Changhe would not be enough to chop off.

He is betting on his own life. If he wins the bet, he has a bright future. If he loses the bet, then everyone will finish the game together.

This move is very vicious, because he not only gambled with his own life, but also added the entire scholarly academy, including all Confucian disciples including the Imperial Academy.

Even if the emperor is unhappy, he still has to think about whether to kill everyone present.

Above the main hall, there was a sudden silence, only the sound of breathing remained.

Under everyone's gaze, Zhu Qizhen didn't show any anger or approval, but said lightly: "I just said that today, you can speak freely. If you have anything to say, it's okay to say it. I will never blame you."

Sun Changhe's hanging heart finally fell to the ground, and then he said: "I heard that the Wa Kingdom is a small country in the East China Sea. The land is barren and the people's livelihood is not rich. However, its monarch has always advocated the cultivation of virtue. Kaneyoshi Kaneyoshi, Kanbaijo of the Wa Kingdom, has been studying in our court since he was a child, which can be seen."

Zhu Qizhen nodded and said: "One Jianliang is in the capital. You are right. This person has profound attainments in Confucianism, and he is by no means an ordinary person."

Sun Changhe showed joy on his face, and continued: "When I was young, I had an acquaintance with Jianliang. Before going to the pilgrimage, this person stayed in Jiangsu Donglin Academy for several days, giving lectures and discussing scriptures. He yearned for the sages of Confucius and Mencius."

The three disciples behind him couldn't help thinking when they heard the words Donglin Academy.

Now even the emperor knows about Donglin Academy, it seems that it will really make a fortune in the future!

"The Japanese even regarded the learning of the saints as a treasure, why did I, Ming Dynasty, turn my back on the learning of the saints and regard it as dross?"

"Extravagance is prevalent in the world today, and the common people are constantly arguing about petty gains. Even more scholars, put their minds on the strange skills and obscenity. If things go on like this, the rituals will collapse and the music will be ruined, and the tiles will be thunderous."

"Ichijo Kaneyoshi is the Wa State Guanbai, the Prime Minister of the Wa State Government Affairs. This person once said that our Ming Dynasty is a state of etiquette, and we rule the world with benevolence and filial piety. Why is the world going downhill and morals are degraded?"

"If things go on like this, my luck is about to run out. This old man risked his life to make a statement today. I hope the emperor will think twice!"

Sun Changhe's words can be described as extremely clever, he grasped the straw of Jianliang and made a big fuss.

Even the Japanese people respect Confucianism as a sacred scripture, but I, Ming Dynasty, ignore it. Are you foolish, the emperor?
Of course, Yiyi Jianliang is just an example. Talents like Wa country are rare, there is no one in a million, but... these are not important, what kind of person Yiyi Jianliang is, and whether Wa country is a state of etiquette is not important.

No one would go to Japan to investigate in person, as long as it can be used to criticize the reality, it is enough.

Zhu Qizhen still looked relaxed, and asked: "Others, do you have anything else to say?"

Everyone has started to be jealous, Sun Changhe dared to risk the disgrace of the world, his reputation may soon spread all over the country, the future is limitless!
Even if you want to speak now, it is impossible to speak more intense words.

After all... you can't really point at the emperor's nose and curse, right?
Sun Changhe kowtowed and said: "The words of the old man may be absurd, if you offend Shengyan, you will be punished!"

If he dared to say these words, he was fully prepared.

Even if the emperor was so angry that he pulled him out and beat him with the imperial staff, it was worth it.

Behind him, Xia Shaopeng, Cen Guangyao, and Wei Hao kowtowed at the same time, saying: "The way to govern a country lies in cultivating virtue. If you don't cultivate moral government, there will be no sense of shame. Your Majesty, please think twice!"

They already understood that the emperor was not angry.

Why don't you hurry up and show off, what are you waiting for?

Zhu Qizhen looked at Wang Jiuao again, and asked, "Wang Qing, what do you think?"

Wang Jiuao saluted and said: "Mr. Sun's words are also the words of the ministers and others."

"In this way, you also agree that the current Daming world is declining and lacks virtue?"

"Minister... death to death!"

Zhu Qizhen sighed faintly, and asked: "Is it true that the Wa country advocates virtue so much, even more so than my Great Ming?"

Wang Jiuao hurriedly said: "From the words and deeds of Guan Bai, and the courtesy of the corporal, it is very admirable."

Zhu Qizhen looked at the crowd and asked again: "Do all the ministers think so?"

No one answered, it was acquiescence.

"Since this is the case, I should listen to the advice of the ministers."

When Wang Jiuao, Sun Changhe and others heard this, they all beamed with joy.

The emperor is finally about to repent, and the next step is to restart Confucianism and severely suppress the Academy of Sciences!

Zhu Qizhen's face was heavy, and he said: "Today, I am quite emotional. The Japanese country has been at the forefront of Ming Dynasty, and we must not take it lightly. I should send a mission to the Japanese country to seek the way to govern the world!"

Wang Jiuao: ...

Sun Changhe: ...

Everyone: ...

Zhu Qizhen continued: "Come here, declare a Jianliang to the palace!"

In full view of everyone, Yiyi Jianliang slowly walked up to the Wenhua Hall and bowed down.

Zhu Qizhen said: "The Qing family once made a performance, and wanted to learn the advanced culture of my Ming Dynasty, and my Ming Dynasty also wanted to learn the way of governing the world of the Wa Kingdom. After thinking about it, this matter is no small matter. It’s hard to show the effect, why not let all the ministers here go, so as to show that the imperial court attaches great importance to this matter.”

Ichijo Kaneyoshi seemed a little unconfident. When he asked for someone, he didn't dare to open his mouth.

I have already bought the most advanced trains and ships from others, and it is too much to take people away?

Looking around, there are hundreds of people in the Wenhua Palace, and there must be disciples behind these people, counting at least a few thousand people!
So many people... give it all to me?

He quietly squeezed his thigh, it hurt a little, it didn't seem like he was dreaming.

Zhu Qizhen sighed, and continued: "I tell you, all of you here are the pillars of the Ming Dynasty. I am not willing to send them away, but in order to find the way to govern the world, I can only bear the pain for a while." .”

Ichijo Kaneyo listened, for some reason, he always felt a little unreliable in his heart, but he couldn't tell what was wrong.

Wang Jiuao asked cautiously: "Your majesty, minister...do you want to go too?"

"Of course!"

Zhu Qizhen nodded, and said solemnly: "Qing's family official Hanlin Academy is a model of Confucianism in the world, so it is natural to raise this banner. There is also Donglin Academy. I heard that there are thousands of students. This time Let’s go to the Wa country to exchange and study together, and it will be of great use when we return to the court in the future.”

Sun Changhe was already stunned on the spot, with a dazed expression, not knowing what to do.

What's the situation, why was he suddenly dispatched to Wa country?

What I said just now was very good, well-founded, and the emperor listened very seriously... Oh, it may be that I talked too much about the Wa Kingdom, so that the emperor believed it to be true. This, this... Isn't it self-defeating?

At this moment, he didn't dare to change his words, what he said was all nonsense.

Otherwise, it is the crime of deceiving the emperor, and it will be completely ruined.

In the Wenhua Palace, there was no sound.

All Confucian scholars, no matter the officials in the court or the students, were all dumbfounded.

Everyone's eyes gradually focused on Sun Changhe, if it wasn't for the old guy's flattery, this would have happened?

Seeing this, Zhu Qizhen smiled lightly and said, "It seems that everyone agrees, that's good, Zhang Qing!"

Zhang Yi hurriedly replied, "The minister is here!"

"Record today's lecture, and remember it carefully, especially if there are many participants. Then, according to the roster, the Ministry of Rites will take the lead to formulate an itinerary for exchange and study in Japan."

"The minister obeys the order!"

Zhang Yi finally understood why the emperor suddenly gave a speech.

Taking this opportunity to send out all the Confucian scholars in the world is cruel enough!
(End of this chapter)