After Lan Yu left, Zhu Yu took a deep breath and called Song Lian over.
For Song Lian, Zhu Yu was complicated. This old teacher was knowledgeable and talented, but when he met Zhu Jun, he lost his mind.
Zhu Yu called, and Song Lian came over in a hurry, "I am here to see His Highness the Crown Prince."
"Master Song, I haven't listened to your lectures for some days."
Song Lian was a little embarrassed. After losing to Zhu Jun and losing his reputation, he was not so happy teaching in the main hall.
There was something wrong with the way those children looked at him. If Zhu Yu hadn't tried to persuade him to stay, he might not have been able to stay.
"Which part would your Highness want to hear today?"
Zhu Yu pondered for a moment, and then said: "I want to hear you talk about the integration of the thoughts of the pre-Qin scholars and Confucianism."
Song Lian smiled slightly. He had already studied this topic thoroughly. "Your Highness, please listen to me..." Song Lian began to talk about the thoughts of the ancient Qin scholars. He explained it in a simple and profound way, and Zhu Yu quickly became fascinated.
Zhu Yu listened and asked Song Lian questions from time to time.
In the process of telling the story, Zhu Yu gradually forgot the previous unpleasantness.
He was conquered by Song Lian's rich knowledge and unique insights, and admired his sincere attitude towards himself.
When Song Lian talked about the integration of Confucianism, he gave an in-depth interpretation of Confucianism with his own understanding.
He put forward a series of new viewpoints, which gave Zhu Yu a deeper understanding of the connotation of Confucianism.
"Master Song, do you think the educational reform proposed by my sixth brother is good or bad?" Zhu Yu suddenly asked after listening to Song Lian's lecture.
Song Lian did not expect Zhu Yu to say this, and he said rather dejectedly: "Now that the new system is so popular, everyone only sees the immediate benefits and does not care about other things.
I don't know whether the educational reform is good or bad, but I cannot forget the teachings passed down by the ancient sages. This is the foundation of my great cause.
Of course, in all dynasties, there were pioneers of scholars who tried to integrate hundreds of schools of thought into one, but few succeeded.
That shows that those theories are not as good as the current Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism.
The minister does not understand why His Highness the King of Weihai wants to reproduce the ancient theories of hundreds of schools of thought. This is undoubtedly putting the cart before the horse!
Of course, Wei Chen cannot completely guess the intentions of His Highness King Weihai.
Perhaps he believed that the current system of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism could not fully meet the needs of education, so he hoped to enrich educational content and methods by reproducing hundreds of ancient schools of thought.
However, the hundreds of ancient theories can no longer keep up with current development.
In Weichen's view, education is not only a consideration of immediate interests, but also supported by the theoretical foundation and teaching practice behind it.
Therefore, whether education reform is good or bad must take into account the actual needs of education and the balance of the inheritance and inheritance of traditional culture. "
Seeing Song Lian carefully considering his words, Zhu Yu felt a little funny. In the past, Song Lian would have criticized Zhu Jun wantonly, and anything Zhu Jun mentioned must be bad.
But now, no matter how careful he is, he doesn't dare to speak as fiercely as before.
After all, Zhu Jun is now his own sect. Although the traditional scholars do not recognize it, there are still many disciples of Zhu Jun.
There are not even ten thousand but eight thousand people.
Can provide Zhu Jun with a lot of support.
In addition, Li Yanxi controls the newspaper and can prove it for Zhu Jun.
If the traditional Shilin wants to play with the newspaper office, it simply cannot do so.
Not to mention that paper is expensive, they want to imitate cats and tigers, but they cannot bear the high cost. The newspapers they produce can only be circulated in a small area, which is for their own entertainment.
The newspapers published by Li Yanxi were published all over the world, not only Yingtian and Fengyang, but also Zhang Zhou and Chen Han had their newspapers.
"Master Song's words are reasonable, but now traditional education is increasingly declining, new education is becoming more popular in the capital, and some people are even calling for the abolition of the imperial examination.
Doesn’t Master Song just want to do something? Zhu Yu said with a smile.
Song Lian's eyes lit up, but he quickly shook his head, "It is impossible to cancel the imperial examination, but it is also excellent for King Weihai to establish a school and provide a channel for ordinary people to join the ranks."
Zhu Yu nodded, "Indeed, my sixth brother's school-running initiatives have been widely welcomed and supported. However, in addition to just providing ordinary people with access to higher education, can we do more reforms and innovations in education?
For example, combining tradition and new learning?
The school run by my sixth brother is different from a private school. It mainly aims to cultivate students' practical skills and creativity, and the teaching content and methods are closer to the needs of society.
This is where traditional education differs. As long as you study the Four Books and Five Classics and write eight-legged essays well, you can gain fame.
But what makes a country strong is never as simple as writing good articles. "
Song Lian thought for a while and replied: "What His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said is absolutely true."
Zhu Yu said with a smile: "So, Master Song, do you have any specific plans and ideas? I think as a great scholar, you must have many unique insights."
Song Lian thought for a moment and said: "I think the imperial examination cannot be cancelled, but its influence must be expanded.
It would be a great thing if King Weihai's school-running system could be integrated with the imperial examination.
Weihai King faces the whole country and has a large student base. Only in this way can we maximize our ability to elect for the country.
These are some of my current preliminary ideas. Whether they are feasible or not requires further research and exploration. "
After hearing this, Zhu Yu nodded and praised, "Master Song, your idea is very pertinent. I thought you would object."
Song Lian gave a wry smile. No one is listening to what he says now. Is it useful to object?
Moreover, Zhu Jun runs a school with countless students. In the future, the number of students in the school will increase, and a diploma recognized by all walks of life will allow them to find a good job.
After all, those who succeed in the imperial examination are in the minority.
How many people have been child students all their lives, and some people can't even pass the child student exam.
Such people, let alone making a living, are a burden to society.
After losing to Zhu Jun, he was able to calm down and concentrate on thinking about some issues that he had never thought about before.
He was wondering where the Song Lian who used to criticize the eight-part essay and had unique insights had gone.
Perhaps his eyes were blinded by power and he had lost his original intention.
But now, he has found his true heart.
Zhu Jun is not trying to dig out the foundation of the great cause. On the contrary, he is consolidating the foundation of the great cause.
It is true that the imperial examination cannot rejuvenate the country. Everyone is like a dragon, which is the key to the prosperity of the country.
He saw this from the slogan of Endeavor Hall.
Zhu Jun said so and did so.
Perhaps, I have always misunderstood Zhu Jun, and have been looking at him through the colored glasses of the past!
