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 terms of momentum, but even the content of the debate was suppressed by Zhu Houzhao. In the end, Zhang Zhou used some beautiful words to make the world feel that he was truly magnanimous. The person is Zhang Zhou, not a ragtag group of scholars like the Lingnan School.
Think about it, Zhang Zhou is the Duke of Lai, and he has a high status in the Ming Dynasty. He still admires Zhan Ruoshui and Chen Xianzhang so much. What does this mean?
It is in line with the nature of "developing conscience", without arguing, and has the beauty of virtue, so it can establish academics.
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After the debate between Zhu Houzhao and Zhan Ruoshui, the debate between Neo-Confucianism and Neo-Confucianism has not yet ended. People from different schools will still come to the stage to preach, and factional disputes will form.
Zhu Houzhao seemed to have completed his mission. Because his identity had been exposed, it was impossible for him to stay in public for a long time. This was for the sake of his safety.
Zhu Houzhao faced Zhang Zhou and said with a stern look on his face: "Sir, is my performance okay?"
Zhang Zhou just nodded in approval.
Cheng Minzheng smiled and said, "It's time to return to the city."
The word "return to the city" here also means "return". It is probably to remind Zhang Zhou that you helped the prince make his name famous. Now that things are almost progressing, he should consider sending the prince back to the capital as soon as possible.
Xu Ru said: "Guys, I have a separate courtyard by the Mochou Lake. Why don't you move over there? Your Highness the Crown Prince... I also want to use my friendship as a landlord."
The other courtyard of Mochou Hunan Garden is an ancestral property of the Xu family. According to legend, it was given to Xu Da by Zhu Yuanzhang and inherited by Wei Guogong in the mid-Ming Dynasty.
Xu Ni originally curried favor with Zhang Zhou, but now that the prince was here, of course he had to curry favor with Zhu Houzhao. Although he did not understand why the emperor would agree to a ten-year-old child going to the south of the Yangtze River, the identity of the prince in front of him was unmistakable. Although Xu Ni was a few I haven't returned to the capital this year, but I have seen the prince before when he went to celebrate his birthday during the Qianqiu Festival.
"Is there any other theater? Is there a theater troupe? I want to listen to the theater."
Zhu Houzhao seemed to be a Confucian scholar before, but when he turned his face, he revealed his true colors.
Xu Yan said with a smile: "I will invite the troupe to come as the prince. I will let people sing whatever you want to hear."
"Okay, okay, Mr. Zhang, shall we go over as a guest? Just in time to talk about becoming a disciple." Zhu Houzhao looked excited.
My previous performance in front of others had made me proud.
Zhang Zhou also said that as long as he behaves well in Jiangnan this time and gains fame and prestige, his father will punish him lightly when he returns to the palace.
Thinking that after playing all the way, Zhu Houzhao might be able to get a different look from his old father after returning, Zhu Houzhao suddenly felt that he was about to reach the peak of his life.
A ten-year-old boy, being noticed by others not only because of his identity, but also because of his knowledge... that feeling is unparalleled.
Zhang Zhou seemed to also notice that this kid has a gene for showing off. Thinking about how many things this kid has done in the future, it is either that this kid likes to mess around and play, or that this kid really likes that kind of thing. The feeling of being praised...it seems that everything can be explained.
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Zhang Zhouxing is leaving Shuiting.
After getting off the viewing platform, Sun Che and the others were still waiting there dullly. At this time, they did not dare to look directly at Zhu Houzhao.
Zhu Houzhao smiled and said: "Sir, you have seen all three of them. What do you think of them?"
Zhang Zhou said: "It can be considered a talent that can be made."
"I don't dare to take it seriously." Hu Feng may not be considered the most philistine, but this time he was also the most courageous and dared to take the initiative to answer the conversation.
Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "Today I am lucky enough to be named sir. Why don't I accept the three of them as disciples? Sir, can you help the students palm their eyes and see if it is feasible?"
"I dare not accept it."
The three of them all knelt down with a puff.
Zhang Zhou said with a smile: "The prince wants to accept a disciple, and I can't ask about it. However, the prince still asked your majesty for such an important matter. The prince's children... I'm afraid they really can't afford it."
They say he is a disciple of the emperor.
And these three people are going to be directly accepted by the prince as students. They haven't even received the title of Juren, and they are going to fly to the branches and become phoenixes?
Zhang Zhou actually wanted to remind Zhu Houzhao.
When you become emperor, let alone accept them as students, even if you accept them as sons, no one will stop you.
But now you have a father, and your father is a very polite person. He will just let you accept these three people as students? How will they establish themselves in the future?
"You three." Zhu Houzhao smiled and said to Sun Che and the others, "You are quite good at handling things along the way. Follow me first. After returning to the capital, I will accept you as students depending on the situation. From now on, you will call Mr. Zhang the Patriarch. .”
"The student has met the prince and the ancestor!"
Hu Feng seems to have the weakest knees and the most knowledgeable people.
Sun Che and Gong Yeping were not as thick-skinned as he was, and they were still hesitating whether to move closer to Zhang Zhou's disciples... They also realized that the emperor might not give permission for the prince to accept Zhang Zhou as his disciple. As for the prince accepting them as students... it's even more unreliable.
It's a little early to go to worship the ancestor. It's easy to be extremely happy and sad.
Xu Ru said: "Your Highness, there are many people here, please move away."
"Okay, let's go to the other courtyard and the three of you will follow." Zhu Houzhao said in high spirits, "The weather is really good today. I guess Mr. Zhang was sure that today would be a good day. Mr. Zhang must also teach me about metaphysics in the future. "
"Let's go."
Zhang Zhou urged him angrily.
Your boy is a disciple of Confucianism, but you want to learn how to make wind and rain? The human heart is not enough for a snake to swallow an elephant!
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Zhang Zhou and the prince left Shuiting.
The scholars watching on the shore had already known the identities of several people, and they cheered endlessly. Zhu Houzhao also enjoyed the scenery of being supported by others.
After the group arrived at Xu's residence, it was almost past noon.
The debate in Shuiting is still going on, and there are many people preaching knowledge on the shore. But for most of the people present who followed Zhang Zhou to Jiangnan, the day's event ended a bit too quickly, and most people didn't have the chance. I went up to hear the debate with my own ears, but I had no idea what was being preached.
After Zhang Zhou and Zhu Houzhao left, many scholars in Mochou Lake also dispersed.
Li Zhaoxian and his party first went to a nearby restaurant to rest, and also inquired about the debate in the Shuiting. When Li Zhaoxian came back, Li Jue was still sitting at the window watching the scenery.
"Little sister, we can go back." Li Zhaoxian said.
Li Jue turned around and asked, "Brother, don't you study knowledge with your classmates?"
"No, let me tell you what happened over there..." Li Zhaoxian was about to tell what he knew.
A classmate next door came over to say goodbye and said: "Master Li, today's trip is really worthwhile. It's a pity that I couldn't see the prince's apprenticeship with my own eyes. In the future, if the prince praises and promotes Xinxue, he will definitely be able to establish a foothold in China. We should still It’s better to find a way to become a disciple.”
Li Zhaoxian said: "The Zhang School of Mind has not yet officially opened an academy to teach apprentices. If it does, I will definitely go there to study."
"The same goes for me, let's say goodbye!" Many people went downstairs.
After these people left, Li Ju asked: "Is it the prince?"
"Yes." Li Zhaoxian said, "It has been confirmed that it is the prince, and he is still on Master Zhang's side, discussing Taoism with Zhan Ruoshui, whom Bai Sha studied. Guess what? The prince actually said that Zhan Ruoshui was speechless. This is a conversation The contents have been recorded in detail, please take a look."
Li Jue 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 this ten-year-old child said was a very profound insight.
"Those three poems were indeed written by the prince. Outsiders are praising him, saying that the prince's studies are of great significance to the past and the present. I am afraid that he is one of the few scholars since ancient times. His talent is comparable to that of the later masters of the Southern Tang Dynasty. .”
When the emperor, it was recognized that the most talented person in poetry was Li Yu.
Li Jue said: "Brother, don't talk nonsense."
"Yes, yes, it's not right to compare the Empress of the Tang Dynasty casually, but I haven't said that in fact." Li Zhaoxian said, "But there are also people secretly gossiping, saying that those three poems may not have been written by the prince, but someone secretly wrote them. Come out and give it to the prince to show off his reputation. I guess some young people are spreading the word. Who in the world can write these three poems? Even if they can be written, why should they be given to the prince? Why not make a name for themselves? "
Li Jue did not respond.
What she was thinking of was actually Lin Yi.
Isn't it just that Lin Yi is obviously a "talented woman", but she doesn't seem to pursue fame or anything like that? She obviously has good poems, but they were only shown to her, but the world doesn't know about it?
Bowl……
Every time he thinks of that Que Ci, Li Jue feels an inexplicable sadness in his heart, which seems to be the charm of literature.
"The prince and Master Zhang have both left. It's time for us to return to the city. Your sister-in-law should be waiting impatiently." Li Zhaoxian said, "It's been a long time since I've been out. Let's see if there is an opportunity in the past two days to attend a cultural gathering and pay a visit. Meet the famous scholars in Yingtian Mansion, after everything is over we should leave for the north."
"Well." Li Jue looked thoughtful, suddenly looking at Li Zhaoxian eagerly and said, "Brother, I want to visit the female gentleman before I leave. Can you help me arrange it?"
"I'm afraid it's a bit difficult. If you don't get invited, you have to visit the female family members of the Duke's Mansion. It's known to provoke gossip from others." Li Zhaoxian didn't quite agree.
Li Jue said: "If you and I don't tell, my father will definitely not know."
To Li Jue, it seemed that as long as his old father didn't know about it, everything would be fine.
Li Zhaoxian sighed: "Let me try it for you. In fact, I also know that, little sister, you regard Zhang's child as a confidant and someone you admire. Her talent and character are indeed worthy of your respect. However, she is already married." Wife, you can’t force me.”
"Yeah." Li Jue said, "Please, brother."
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The Xu family has a separate 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 appeared in front of them like a painting.
Xu Yan also seemed very proud. After all, this was the property of his ancestors. Even though he was very flattering to Zhang Zhou, he did not say that he would give this property to Zhang Zhou... because he knew that this was probably the most valuable property in the Duke of Wei's palace. After losing everything, I can’t bear to give it to others.
"What a great place." Zhu Houzhao said with a smile on his face.
Zhang Zhou said: "Prince, let Bachelor Cheng discuss knowledge with you, and I will discuss some official matters with Duke Wei, okay?"
"Can't I listen?" Zhu Houzhao asked.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "You are not suitable to listen."
"Forget it, you go ahead and talk. I'll take a look at the scenery here and quickly find the troupe." Now that Zhu Houzhao had gained fame, he was thinking about how to have fun.
I've probably finished some official duties, my father's errands have also been completed, and the rest is my personal play time.
But he seemed to have completely forgotten that he was having fun all the time.
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"Mr. Lai Guo, speak directly if you have anything to say."
In the flower hall outside the pavilion and courtyard, Xu Yan was a little more respectful to Zhang Zhou.
Even if Zhang Zhou has a good relationship with the emperor, he is still so close to the prince. The prince simply regards Zhang Zhou as a combination of husband and father. According to rumors, no one is convinced. The prince who likes to play around will actually be submissive to Zhang Zhou. Post?
The thing about being an emperor and a courtier cannot be reflected in Zhang Zhou.
Or if the prince becomes emperor, Zhang Zhou's status may be even more stable than it is now!
Zhang Zhoudao: "To be honest, I came to Nanjing for two major events. The first one was related to the clan, and I didn't need help from Duke Wei. But the other one was shipbuilding along the coast of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, which required help. Duke Guo of Wei helped us greatly."
"shipbuilding……"
Of course Xu Er knew about Tang Yin's efforts to raise money and food in Jiangnan.
But getting money from others is not an easy task.
Zhang Zhou said: "There are many business investors, and most of them are long-term investments. They don't necessarily think that they can earn enough profits by going overseas. In fact, what I am worried about now is not the issue of money and food dispatch, but the manpower."
Xu Yan asked: "So Lord Lai Guo wants me to recruit manpower from the Coastal Guard Station?"
"This is nothing to worry about, Duke Wei. I am also counselor of Nanjing's military affairs. It is not difficult to transfer a few people." Zhang Zhou said with a smile.
"That……"
Xu Yan almost wanted to say.
You don’t want money or people, so what do you want to tell me? Are you short of connections? No matter how high my status is in Jiangnan, I, Mr. Xu, am not as extensive as Duke Cheng, or your current prestige in the military as Duke Lai. Even those civil servants who oppose you will have to give you a little less favor, right?
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "I want Duke Wei to come forward and take charge of this matter."
"Cough cough cough..."
Only then did Xu Chu realize that your desire as a drunkard was not in the wine, but in my people.
You don't want my family property, but you actually want my people?
His heart is so cruel.
Zhang Zhoudao: "His Majesty appointed the governor of Bohai, that is, Tang Bohu. He has no actual experience in leading troops in the north, but he promoted internal changes in North Korea."
"I heard that he is brave and resourceful." Xu Ru didn't think anything of it when he mentioned Tang Yin.
In Xu Yan's eyes, the rank of North Korea is still too low. If you Tang Yin have the ability to rebel in the Ming Dynasty, you will be wiped out in an instant.
Zhang Zhou said: "But he has always been a civil servant, and his prestige in the court is insufficient. In the next few years, or even more than ten years, Ming Dynasty's maritime affairs will become a top priority. Doesn't Duke Wei want to be a pioneer?"
"Haizheng?" Xu Yan shook his head.
He never felt that Ming Dynasty's coastal defense would become a weak link, nor did he feel that "going to the West" would achieve anything, or even that there would be any benefits from this.
Zhang Zhou said: "Having said this, Duke Wei can think about it. Unless Duke Wei returns to the capital, it will be another national policy of the Ming Dynasty...that is, sending troops to the grassland to plan."
"hiss!"
Xu Yan frowned.
If your feelings don't help you with maritime affairs, you just want to push me to drink the northwest wind in Jiubian, right?
Treacherous!
Even if you torment the emperor and the courtiers of the Ming Dynasty, you have to torment me too! ?
How did I offend you?
"The troupe is here." Zhang Zhou said with a smile, "Wei Guogong, think about it carefully. Let me put it this way... There is something that Your Majesty is thinking about overseas. Once you get it... the world will be very different. The merits and achievements behind it are extraordinary. Things are comparable.”
"What is your Majesty reading?"
Xu Tianran immediately thought of the immortal grass.
It seems that nothing can make the emperor think more deeply than this.
But he didn't believe that such a thing really existed in the world... But if these words came from Zhang Zhou's mouth, the credibility would actually be improved a lot.
And Zhang Zhou wanted Xu Yan to think this way.
Only if you, Xu Ru, feel that there is something extraordinary overseas, will you be able to board the ship.
Otherwise, I would tell you that I went to sea just to conquer overseas territories? In order to accumulate resources and industrialize the Ming Dynasty? Or to conquer the world? Or bring back those products from America?
It is often those mysterious fairy things that can inspire people's spirit of seeking.
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Just when the Nanjing Dawen Festival was going on.
On the grassland, Wang Shouren's six thousand soldiers and horses also left Liao Pass for nearly two thousand miles and entered the hinterland of the grassland. The first thing he faced on the grassland was not an ordinary small tribe, but the Chahar tribe lurking behind. Tribal people.
The Chahar tribe is the headquarters of Batu Mengke. It mainly operates in the Eastern Mongolia region and borders the territory of Duoyan Sanwei.
Because there is a desert across the way, there are also the Three Duoyan Guards as a barrier, and the Ming Dynasty has always been tepid in using troops in Liaodong since the founding of the country. Even if the Chahar tribe wanted to defeat them, they never expected that the Ming army would cross the two sides from Liaodong. Thousands of miles away, they reached their hinterland.
However, the Chahar tribe is also divided into many factions and small tribes.
The first thing Wang Shouren faced was just a small tribe with a few hundred tribes left behind. When they gathered their cattle and sheep together in the mountains, the tribe's left-behind men and horses were responsible for grazing, while their main force was still in the south to guard against the Ming Dynasty's northward march. …
It's not that their tribal population doesn't want to plunder the Ming Dynasty, but they are not qualified yet.
The ones who can really go to Ningxia with Batu Meng are the absolute main force of the Chahar tribe. Small and marginal tribes like them are not qualified.
But when the Ming army wanted to conquer the grasslands, they treated them equally.
"Major General, we have found out clearly that there are no signs of other tribal activities within a radius of fifty miles. Thirty miles to the north is a desert." The scout informed Wang Shouren of the detailed information.
Wang Shouren knew very well that he was in a dangerous situation, in the hinterland of the Tatars. He had to find out the opponent's situation before using troops. If it was a trap and fell into a tight siege, it would be bad.
There were no reinforcements, and there was no direction for a breakout.
Wang Shouren said: "On the eleventh day after entering the grassland, there has not been any fighting, so I will sacrifice the flag with the Tatars in front of me! Kill them without mercy, and leave no human, animal or property behind!"
(End of chapter)
