"So Confucianism, Legalism and military strategism are interdependent and one cannot exist without the other."
Chen Jingke came to this conclusion.
Zhu Xiongying's face was full of excitement. This truth was very simple and he could naturally understand it.
Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao looked surprised again.
Being able to sort out the relationship between the three families so clearly, Chen Jingke's understanding of many issues exceeds that of most scholars.
No, even many great scholars don’t see it so thoroughly.
There are many great scholars who attack military strategists and belittle the military. They simply don't know that without military strategists telling the truth, they are nothing.
Of course, it doesn't work if the military strategist is too strong and cannot be controlled. The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period is the best example.
Therefore, nothing can be taken too far, and balance is the ultimate principle for the operation of all things.
The two of them thought that the lecture should be over, and were about to lift their legs to go in. Unexpectedly, Chen Jingke's voice sounded again.
"The sage's words can also kill people. Do you know how to use them?"
Zhu Xiongying shook his head and said he didn't understand. This was completely beyond his cognition. No one had ever told him this before.
"Standing on the moral high ground and attacking others can also be called moral kidnapping."
Zhu Xiongying said blankly: "Commanding heights? Moral kidnapping? I wonder what this is?"
Chen Jingke slowly explained: "The moral high ground is to flaunt yourself with morality and speak the words of a sage."
"Moral kidnapping means using the words of a sage to point fingers at others, and arbitrarily evaluate and attack others."
"For example, if someone is sick and has no money for medical treatment, he will go to the door of a rich person's house and ask him to pay for medical treatment."
"If the other party doesn't give it, then insult the other party as being rich and unkind. This is moral kidnapping."
Zhu Xiongying was stunned: "This... no one will believe what he said, right?"
Chen Jingke shook his head and said: "Ordinary people do this and no one cares about it. What if the person who said this is a great scholar?"
Zhu Xiongying frowned and said nothing. He vaguely understood what was going on, but why did the scholar do this?
Since he is a great Confucian, he should be a very moral person, so why would he do this?
Chen Jingke paused and said, "Let me give you another example."
"If the imperial court's policies touch the interests of scholars, they will clamor to compete with the people and obstruct the implementation of the policies."
"This is also called moral kidnapping... Why do they dare to do this?"
"Because they are scholars, morality is in their hands... They stand on the moral high ground."
Zhu Xiongying suddenly realized that he might not understand other things, but he had seen a lot in this regard.
When those officials obstructed Grandpa Huang's policies, they would use this rhetoric.
It turns out that this is called standing on the moral high ground, this is called moral kidnapping.
"Morality is the most beautiful thing in the world when it is used to restrain oneself."
"When used to accuse others, it is the most vicious weapon in the world."
"You must let yourself stand on the commanding heights. Even if you don't attack others, you can still effectively resist others' attacks."
"Especially if you are a grandson, and if you want to be emperor in the future, you must stand on the moral high ground to prevent others from attacking you morally."
Zhu Xiongying nodded, and then asked doubtfully: "But how can I stand on the moral high ground?"
Chen Jingke said seriously: "Read the words of saints carefully, pay attention to your words and deeds, and let everyone know that you are wise and powerful."
I see, I asked why Grandpa Huang wanted me to study and make me a tolerant and diligent person.
Zhu Xiongying suddenly realized that he felt that he had learned a lot.
Chen Jingke continued: "If someone attacks you with morality, you should be humble and graceful and do not fight back head-on."
"Otherwise, even if you win, it will come across as aggressive."
Zhu Xiongying said in confusion: "You can't just fight back when someone attacks you, right?"
Chen Jingke said: "Of course we have to fight back, but we have to do it in a roundabout way."
"Find a way to pull him down from his moral high ground, and then someone will eat him up without you having to do anything."
"For example, if someone accuses your policies of seeking benefits for the people, don't argue with them."
"Send people to look for evidence of his corruption and bribery, find loopholes in his morality, and publicize it widely."
"When the time comes, there will naturally be people who are jealous of him and will attack him."
"Even if no one attacks him, he can still be punished with the law."
Zhu Xiongying said excitedly: "I understand, Jing Ke, you are so awesome, you know everything."
Outside the house, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao looked at each other, standing on the moral high ground and imposing moral kidnappings on others.
Damn, it's too damaging.
But it’s so practical…
No, what Chen Jingke said has always happened.
From being unable to read a common person to being a great scholar, they are all doing similar things intentionally or unintentionally.
It’s just that no one has pierced this layer of window paper.
Today Chen Jingke has completely torn off that layer of skin.
But, it’s good to break it.
We were worried that Ying'er would become pedantic, and we were worried about how to teach him. Now Chen Jingke said it.
From now on, I won’t be afraid that he will be deceived by those scholars.
This is the common sentiment of father and son.
Zhu Biao exclaimed: "Chen Jingke's understanding of world affairs is so thorough and profound. If he hadn't been right in front of me, I would have thought that he was an old man who had experienced many vicissitudes of life."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded: "It's good to see clearly. He can guide Ying'er better, but we must also guard against him teaching some bad things."
"We need to put a few more people around him to monitor him at all times and report to us what he said to Ying'er. If there is any problem, stop it in time."
Zhu Biao deeply believed that this would not only prevent him from teaching bad heroes, but he could also learn a lot from it.
He was greatly inspired by what he said today. A lot of confusion before has found the direction of thinking.
inside the house.
Chen Jingke didn't know that two old men had overheard what he said.
After giving Zhu Xiongying a few more words, today's lecture ended.
That was enough, there were too many for him to understand or remember.
And it’s getting late, so it’s time to get down to business.
"You said before that King Yan cherishes you the most and plays best with Prince Yan. Have you written to them?"
Zhu Xiongying said ashamedly: "I forgot."
Chen Jingke did not criticize him. It is normal for children to not think of this.
"You have just recovered from a serious illness, and you have been granted the title of grandson. You should write a letter to King Yan to announce the good news."
"There is also Prince Yan. Since we are good friends, we cannot forget him."
Zhu Xiongying nodded hurriedly and said: "I understand, I will write to my fourth uncle now. Grandpa Huang gave me a pearl the day before yesterday. I will give it to Gao Chi."
Chen Jingke nodded and said, "Not only King Yan, but other clan members also need to communicate more."
"Family ties are not only maintained by blood, communication is also very important."
Outside the house, Zhu Yuanzhang was even more satisfied. No matter what his purpose was, this approach was correct.
Chen Jingke is a sensible person.
Zhu Biao was also very satisfied. He looked up at the sky and said, "Dad, are we still going in?"
Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head: "No more. If Chen Jingke knows that we heard what he said, we may not dare to say anything in the future."
So the father and son turned around and left quietly, and told the waiters outside not to tell others that they had been there.
