The First Gongsheng of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 415

The main debate on academics has basically come to an end.

The Lingnan School headed by Zhan Ruoshui was almost completely defeated. Not only did they lose in momentum, but even the content of the debate was suppressed by Zhu Houzhao everywhere. In the end, Zhang Zhou also used some beautiful words to make the world feel that the truly magnanimous The person is Zhang Zhou, not a group of scholars like the Lingnan School.

Thinking about Zhang Zhou being the Duke of Lai, his status as a favorite in Ming Dynasty, and his respect for Zhan Ruoshui and Chen Xianzhang, what does this mean?
It is in line with the nature of "promoting conscience", indisputable, and has the beauty of virtue, so it can stand academically.

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After the debate between Zhu Houzhao and Zhan Ruoshui is over, the debate between the science of mind and the science of Neo Confucianism has not yet ended. People from different schools of thought will still come to the stage to give speeches and form factional disputes.

But Zhu Houzhao seemed to have fulfilled his mission, because his identity had been exposed, it was impossible for him to stay in public for a long time, this was for his safety.

Facing Zhang Zhou, Zhu Houzhao said frightenedly, "Sir, is my performance okay?"

Zhang Zhou just nodded in approval.

Cheng Minzheng smiled and said, "It's time to go back to the city."

The "return to the city" here also means "return journey". It is probably reminding Zhang Zhou that you have helped the prince to make a name for himself. Now that things are going well, he should also consider sending the prince back to the capital as soon as possible.

Xu Yu said: "Several, I have another courtyard beside Mochou Lake, how about moving over there? Your Royal Highness... I also want to do my best to be a landlord."

The other courtyard of Mochou Hunan Garden is the ancestral property of the Xu family. According to legend, it was given to Xu Da by Zhu Yuanzhang, and it was inherited by Wei Guogong in the middle of the Ming Dynasty.

Xu Wu was originally trying to curry favor with Zhang Zhou, but now that the crown prince is here, of course he has to curry favor with Zhu Houzhao. Although he didn't understand why the emperor would allow a ten-year-old boy to go to the south of the Yangtze River, the status of the prince in front of him could not be wrong. I haven't been back to the capital this year, but I've seen the prince before when he went to celebrate his birthday during the Qianqiu Festival.

"Is there another theater? Is there an opera troupe? I want to listen to an opera."

Zhu Houzhao used to look like a master of Confucianism, and when he turned his face, he seemed to reveal his true colors.

Xu Yu said with a smile: "I should invite the opera troupe for the prince. I will let you sing whatever you want to hear."

"Okay, okay, Mr. Zhang, shall we go over as a guest? Just to talk about apprenticeship." Zhu Houzhao looked excited.

He had earned enough of his face by performing in front of people earlier.

Zhang Zhou also said that as long as he behaved well in Jiangnan this time, gained fame and prestige, his father would punish him lightly when he returned to the palace.

Thinking that he had played all the way, and that he might be able to get a different opinion from his old father when he went back, Zhu Houzhao suddenly felt that he was going to reach the pinnacle of his life.

The ten-year-old boy, being noticed by others, is not only because of his status, but also because of his knowledge... That feeling is unparalleled.

Zhang Zhou also seems to be able to see that this kid has a gene for showing off. Thinking about this kid doing so many things in the future, either this kid likes to mess around and play, or this kid likes that kind of The feeling of being flattered... everything seemed to make sense.

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Zhang Zhou and his party are leaving Shuiting.

After getting off the viewing platform, the three of Sun Che were still waiting there dumbly. At this moment, they didn't dare to go directly to Zhu Houzhao to look at each other.

Zhu Houzhao smiled and said, "Sir, you have seen all three of them, what do you think of them?"

Zhang Zhoudao: "It can be regarded as a talent that can be made."

"Don't dare to be." Hu Feng may not be considered the most philistine, but this time he is also the most courageous, daring to take the initiative to answer the question.

Zhu Houzhao smiled and said: "Today I am honored to worship under the name of Mr. How about I also accept three of them as disciples. Sir, help the students palm their eyes and see if it is feasible?"

"I dare not be a minister."

All three of them knelt down.

Zhang Zhou said with a smile: "The crown prince wants to accept disciples, and I can't ask about it, but the crown prince has asked His Majesty for instructions on such a big matter. The prince's children... I'm afraid they really can't afford it."

It is said that he is a disciple of the Son of Heaven.

And these three, if they were to be directly accepted by the prince as students, they would fly up to the branches and become phoenixes before they even got the honor of raising a man?

Zhang Zhou actually wanted to remind Zhu Houzhao.

When you become emperor, let alone accepting them as students, even if you accept them as your sons, no one will stop you.

But now you have a father, your father is a very polite person, he will let you accept these three people as students casually?Then how will they stand in the future?

"You three." Zhu Houzhao said to Sun Che with a smile, "I'm quite good at handling things along the way, follow me first, and when I return to the capital, I will accept you as students depending on the situation. From now on, you will call Mr. Zhang Patriarch .”

"Students have met the prince and the patriarch!"

Hu Feng seems to have the softest knees and the most witty.

Sun Che and Gong Yeping are not as thick-skinned as him, and they are still hesitating whether to join Zhang Zhou's family... They also realized that the emperor might not approve of the crown prince worshiping Zhang Zhou as his teacher. As for the prince accepting them as students...it's even more unreliable.

It's a bit early to go to worship the patriarch, and it's easy to be extremely happy and sad.

Xu Yu said: "His Royal Highness, there are many people here, please move."

"Okay, go to the other courtyard, and the three of you will follow." Zhu Houzhao was in high spirits, "Today's weather is really good, I think Mr. Zhang is sure that today is a good weather, and in the future, Mr. must teach me the things of metaphysics. "

"Let's go."

Zhang Zhou urged angrily.

You kid worships a teacher in the name of a Confucian disciple, but you want to learn how to call the wind and rain?The heart is not enough to swallow the elephant!
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Zhang Zhou and the prince left Shuiting.

The spectators on the bank had already known the identities of several people, and there were endless cheers, and Zhu Houzhao also enjoyed the scenery of being supported by others.

After the group arrived at Xu's Bieye, it was almost noon.

The debate in Shuiting is still going on, and there are quite a few people preaching knowledge on the shore, but for most of the people present who followed Zhang Zhou to the south of the Yangtze River, the grand meeting of the day ended a little too soon, and most of them didn't have a chance I went up to hear the debate with my own ears, but I didn't know what it was preaching.

After Zhang Zhou and Zhu Houzhao left, many scholars from Mochou Lake also dispersed.

Li Zhaoxian and his party first went to the nearest restaurant to rest, and by the way, they also inquired about the debate in Shuiting. When Li Zhaoxian came back, Li Yu was still sitting at the window watching the scenery.

"Little sister, we can go back now." Li Zhaoxian said.

Li Yu turned his head and asked, "Brother, don't you study together with your classmates?"

"No, I'd better tell you what happened over there..." Li Zhaoxian was about to tell what he knew.

A classmate from the next door came over to say goodbye: "Young Master Li, today's trip was really worthwhile. It's a pity that I couldn't see the prince's apprenticeship with my own eyes. In the future, the prince will praise and promote my heart, and I will definitely be able to gain a foothold in China. Or you should It is better to find a way to worship the master."

Li Zhaoxian said: "Currently, Zhang's School of Mind has not officially opened an academy to teach students. If it does, I will definitely go to study."

"Me too, let's take my leave!" Many people went downstairs.

After these people left, Li Yu asked, "Is it the prince?"

"Yes." Li Zhaoxian said, "It has been determined that it is the crown prince, and he is still standing by Zhang Shi's side, discussing the Tao with Zhan Ruoshui from Baisha. Guess what? The crown prince actually said that Zhan Ruoshui was speechless. This is a dialogue." The content has been recorded in detail, take a look."

At first, Li Yu naturally did not believe that a ten-year-old child could defeat a long-established scholar.

But after she read the content, she realized that what the ten-year-old child said had a very profound insight.

"Those three poems are indeed written by the prince. Outsiders are praising them, saying that they are the prince's learning. It is as old as the ancients and the present. I am afraid that it is a rare king of learning since ancient times. His talent is no less than that of the Southern Tang empress. .”

As the emperor, it is recognized that Li Yu is the one with the most poetic talent.

Li Yu said: "Brother, don't talk nonsense."

"Yes, yes, it's not easy to make a comparison with the Empress Dowager of the Tang Dynasty, but I haven't said anything about it." Li Zhaoxian said, "But there are also people who secretly chew their tongues, saying that the three poems may not be written by the prince, but by someone secretly. Come out, to show the crown prince's reputation. It is expected that some young people are spreading rumors, thinking about such three poems, who in the world can write them? Even if they are written, why give it to the crown prince? Why not make a name for yourself?"

Li Yu didn't answer.

What she thought of was actually Lin Yi.

Isn't it because Lin Yi is obviously a "big talented woman", but she doesn't seem to pursue fame or anything, she has good poems, but she only shows them to her, but the world doesn't know about them?
Bowl……

Every time he thinks of that phrase, Li Yu will feel an inexplicable sadness in his heart, which seems to be the charm of literature.

"The crown prince and Master Zhang are gone. We should go back to the city. Your sister-in-law should be waiting." Li Zhaoxian said, "It's been a long time since I've been out, so I'll see if I have a chance in these two days. I will attend the literary meeting and visit you by the way." Let’s take a look at the famous Confucianists in Yingtian Mansion, after everything is over, it’s time for us to go north and return.”

"En." Li Yu looked thoughtfully at Li Zhaoxian and said, "Brother, before I leave, I want to visit the lady, can you make arrangements for me?"

"I'm afraid this is a bit difficult. If you are not invited, you have to visit the female relatives of the Duke's mansion. If you are known, you will cause gossip." Li Zhaoxian did not quite agree.

Li Yu said: "If you and I don't tell, my father will not know."

For Li Yu, it seemed that as long as the old father didn't know, everything would be fine.

Li Zhaoxian sighed: "Let me try it for you. In fact, I also know that, little sister, you regard the Zhang family as your confidant and someone you admire, and her talent and character are indeed worthy of your admiration. But she is already married Wife, you can't force it."

"En." Li Yu said, "Please brother."

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Xu's other business.

Zhang Zhou and others climbed up to the pavilion, and the scenery they saw was better than what they saw on the water pavilion. The scenery of Mochou Lake was like a painting.

Xu Wu also seemed very proud. After all, this was his ancestral property. Even though he flattered Zhang Zhou, he didn't say that he would give this property to Zhang Zhou... because he knew that this was probably the most valuable property in Duke Wei's mansion. Once the property is gone, I am reluctant to give it to others.

"What a good place." Zhu Houzhao said with a smile on his face.

Zhang Zhoudao: "Prince, let Cheng Xueshi discuss with you some knowledge, and I will discuss some official affairs with Wei Guogong, can you?"

"Can't I listen?" Zhu Houzhao asked.

Zhang Zhou said with a smile: "You are not fit to listen."

"Forget it, you guys go ahead and talk about it. I'm here to see the scenery, and quickly find the troupe." Now that Zhu Houzhao has gained his reputation, he is thinking about how to play.

I probably finished some official duties, and my father's errands were also completed, and the rest is my personal play time.

But he seemed to have completely forgotten that he was always having fun.

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"Duke Lai, speak directly."

In the flower hall outside the courtyard of the pavilion, Xu Chu was a little more respectful to Zhang Zhou.

It’s okay if Zhang Zhou’s relationship with the emperor is good, but he is still so close to the crown prince. The crown prince regards Zhang Zhou as a combination of his husband and father. It is rumored that no one is convinced, and the crown prince who likes to play will be submissive to Zhang Zhou. post?
The matter of the emperor and courtiers in that dynasty cannot be reflected in Zhang Zhou.

Or if the crown prince becomes emperor, Zhang Zhou's position may be more stable than it is now!

Zhang Zhoudao: "To tell you the truth, I came to Nanjing for two major events. The first one has also been disclosed to you. It is related to the clan. This does not require the help of Wei Guogong. But the other thing is to build ships along the coast of Jiangsu and Zhejiang. This requires Wei Guogong will help you with all your strength."

"shipbuilding……"

Of course Xu Wu knew about Tang Yin raising money and food in the south of the Yangtze River.

But taking money from others is not an easy task.

Zhang Zhoudao: "There are quite a few merchant investors, most of whom are long-term investments. They don't necessarily think that going to sea can make enough profits. In fact, what I am worried about now is not the issue of money and grain scheduling, but manpower."

Xu Yu asked: "So Lai Guogong wants the old man to recruit people from the coastal guards?"

"There is no need for Wei Guogong to worry about this. How can I say that I am also a military counselor in Nanjing. It is not difficult to transfer a few people." Zhang Zhou laughed.

"That……"

Xu Wu almost wanted to say.

You don't want money or people, so what are you talking about with me?Are you short of connections?No matter how high I am in Jiangnan, Xu has a wide network of contacts. Or your Lai Guogong's prestige in the army, even those civil servants who oppose you, they have to give you a little bit of shame, right?
Zhang Zhou said with a smile: "I want Duke Wei to come forward and preside over this matter."

"Cough cough cough..."

Only then did Xu Yu know that your ulterior motive is not in drinking, but in my people.

You don't plan on my family property, but you want my people?

His heart can be punished.

Zhang Zhoudao: "Your Majesty has appointed the governor of Bohai, that is, Tang Bohu. He has no actual experience in leading troops in the north, but he has contributed to internal changes in North Korea."

"I heard that he is brave and resourceful." When Xu Yu mentioned Tang Yin, he didn't think much of it.

In Xu Yu's eyes, the rank in North Korea is still too low, you Tang Yin has the ability to rebel in Daming and try, it will wipe you out in an instant.

Zhang Zhoudao: "But he is still a civil servant, and his prestige in the court is not enough. In the next few years, even ten years, Ming's maritime affairs will become the top priority. Doesn't Wei Guogong want to be a pioneer?"

"Maritime administration?" Xu Chu shook his head.

He never felt that Daming's coastal defense would become a weak link, nor did he feel that the "voyage to the West" would achieve any results, nor did he even feel that it would gain any benefits from it.

Zhang Zhoudao: "That's all I said, Duke Wei can think about it. Unless Duke Wei returns to the capital, it's another Ming policy that is close to a national policy...that is, planning to send troops to the grassland."

"hiss!"

Xu Yu frowned.

Feelings don't help you with maritime affairs, so you just want to push me to go to the Nine Sides to drink the Northwest Wind, right?
Treacherous!
It's fine if you torment the emperor and courtiers of the Ming Dynasty, but even me! ?
How did I offend you?

"The theatrical troupe is here." Zhang Zhou said with a smile, "Duke Wei, think about it carefully, let me put it this way...there are things overseas that His Majesty is thinking about, once you get them...the world will be very different. The merits and achievements behind it are extraordinary. Comparable."

"What did His Majesty read?"

Naturally, Xu Chu immediately thought of the immortal grass.

It seems that there is nothing more than this, which can make the emperor think about it more.

But he doesn't believe that there is such a thing in this world... But if these words come from Zhang Zhou's mouth, the credibility will actually be improved a lot.

And Zhang Zhou just wanted Xu Chu to think so.

Only if you feel that there are some extraordinary things overseas, will you be able to board the ship.

Or tell you, going to sea is just to conquer overseas territories?In order to accumulate resources and industrial Ming Dynasty?Or to conquer the world?Or bring back those products from America?

It is often those mysterious fairy things that can stimulate people's spirit of seeking.

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Just when the Nanjing Dawenhui was in progress.

On the grassland, Wang Shouren's [-] soldiers and horses also traveled nearly [-] miles from the Liao Pass and entered the hinterland of the grassland. The first thing he faced on the grassland was not ordinary small tribes, but the Chahar tribe lurking behind. Tribal men and horses.

The Chahar Department is the headquarters of Batu Monk, and it mainly operates in the Eastern Mongolia region, bordering on the territory of Duoyan Sanwei.

Because there is a desert in the middle, and there are three guards of Duoyan as a barrier, and since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the use of troops in Liaodong has always been tepid. A distance of thousands of miles, killing them to their hinterland.

However, the Chahar Department is also divided into many factions and small tribes.

The first thing Wang Shouren faced was a small tribe with hundreds of tribes left behind. When they gathered cattle and sheep together in the mountain depression, the tribe left behind was responsible for grazing, and their main force was still in the south to guard against the Ming Dynasty going north. ...

It's not that their tribal population doesn't want to plunder Daming, but that they don't have the qualifications yet.

It is the absolute main force of the Chahar tribe who can really go to Ningxia with Batu Mengke. Small marginal tribes like them are not yet qualified.

But when the Ming army wanted to flatten the grassland, they treated them equally.

"Major General, it has been found out that there is no sign of other tribes' activities within a radius of [-] miles. Thirty miles to the north, there is a desert." The scout informed Wang Shouren of the information in detail.

Wang Shouren knew very well that he was in a dangerous place, in the hinterland of the Tatars. Before using troops, he had to find out the opponent's situation first. If it was a trap and fell into a tight siege, it would be bad.

There are no reinforcements, and there is no direction to break through.

Wang Shouren said: "Eleven days after entering the grassland, before there is any battle, let the Tartars in front of you be sacrificed to the flag! Shoot or kill, we will not leave any human, animal or property behind!"

(End of this chapter)