Muchun listened carefully, for fear of missing a sentence.
Gu Zhengchen's explanation is different from Mr. Chang's. Mr. Chang's explanation is based on purely intellectual content from the book, while Gu Zhengchen's explanation is more based on people's way of thinking and does not go too deep into the specifics. In terms of knowledge, what Confucius said and what Mencius said is not the focus of Gu Zhengchen's explanation. The focus is on how to think, how to solve problems, and how to diverge one's own thinking when facing problems.
Muchun saw the "dendrogram" for the first time and learned "tree thinking". Gu Zhengchen used a simple way to connect the wooden table to the trees, to the forest, to the soil, to the sky, and to the plants in the south and north. s difference……
This kind of thinking that spreads from one point to one aspect completely shocked Mu Chun and Mu Sheng. It seemed to open up a new world of cognition.
Seeing that Mu Chun and Mu Sheng understood the basics, Gu Zhengchen picked up a brush and drew a tree trunk on the hanging paper, then asked: "What can you think of using the sergeant as a tree trunk?"
Mu Sheng rushed to answer: "Father, guard, home."
Gu Zhengchen nodded repeatedly, extended three branches on the trunk, added text, praised Mu Sheng, and then turned to look at Mu Chun.
Muchun clenched his fists and said with some excitement: "Grain and grass, war horses, armor, spears, big bows, war horses, desert, grassland..."
Gu Zhengchen continued to add branches and labels on the tree trunk diagram. After Mu Chun finished speaking, he pointed to the "grain and grass" branch in the tree diagram and asked, "What can you think of from grain and grass?"
Muchun thought for a while and said, "People."
Gu Zhengchen asked: "What about the people?"
Muchun lowered his head and thought, then suddenly remembered and said: "Farming in all seasons."
After Gu Zhengchen added a few words, he said sternly: "Farming in all seasons is right, but you must also remember that people can only gain by farming in all four seasons, and you can only achieve something if you study diligently in all four seasons. You can think of it from Dagong Craftsmen, do you know how long it takes to make a good bow and how much effort the craftsmen spend on it?"
Mu Ying stood outside the study, listening quietly, with a smile on her face.
You can't find such a gentleman anywhere.
Not to mention children coming to listen to the class, even if the emperor and prince are invited here, they can also listen.
As the saying goes, a wise man will make a mistake every time he thinks.
And isn’t the knowledge Gu Zhengchen talked about hoping to avoid this “mistake” and make things more thorough?
There are many things that need to be considered on the battlefield, such as time, location, people, logistics, morale, troops, will... If you forget any details, you may make a big mistake, causing the entire army to be defeated or even destroyed!
Ordinary generals can just follow orders and charge into battle, but the general can't! I, Muying, also long to be the commander-in-chief of an army one day and lead the sergeants on the battlefield!
It is a pity that in these years when the star is shining brightly, His Majesty may not entrust such an important responsibility to himself.
But this does not prevent you from growing and being prepared at all times!
Mu Ying stood up, walked to the guarding Wu Rong holding a knife on the side, patted his shoulder, and said softly: "Mr. Gu's lecture, you should also listen. If there is a chance in the future, you might not be able to become a military general. With your With his ability, staying by my side as a guard all the time is really a bit humiliating."
Wu Rong shook his head firmly: "I am willing to protect you to the death, and never leave you."
Mu Ying's face darkened: "If you want to protect me, then listen carefully to the lecture. You may be able to save my life one day."
Wu Rong opened his mouth and could no longer refute.
Mu Ying left with a smile. Although it was a cold winter, the war in the north was not over. A few days ago, Xu Da's battle report was sent to Jinling, saying that Wang Baobao wanted to lead his troops to find an opportunity to go south, but Wang Baobao hadn't come yet. Two of Wang Baobao's subordinates brought more than 300 people and surrendered to the Ming Dynasty.
Regarding this matter, Zhu Yuanzhang was very cautious, thinking that he could take him in but he must take precautions to avoid false surrender.
But Mu Ying believed that this group of people had sincerely surrendered. On a cold day, Wang Baobao would not allow anyone to return to the grassland. He would find a sheltered place to rest and rest. He would always wander outside, drink the northwest wind during the day, and have to have someone with him at night. It's not a big deal to have a bunch of grown men jumping around a bonfire when there's no one to warm the bed.
What's more, Xu Da, Li Wenzhong, and Feng Sheng were all in the north, guarded by the Great Wall, and Datong was watching from a strong point. Feng Baobao couldn't get much benefit from running around, but he lost a lot of people by clearing grass and valleys.
Living in the north is miserable, but you can gain warmth by defecting to the Ming Dynasty. Lao Zhu gives money, land, a house, and good treatment. From now on, you no longer have to worry about losing your life just to grab a washbasin. You can live a good life by defecting to the Ming Dynasty. It smells good.
As the defenses in the northern border towns become more and more complete, the day for Xu Da to return to Jinling is approaching. When he comes back, he must introduce Mr. Gu.
Gu Zhengchen admired Mu Chun very much. He was smart, could draw inferences from analogies, and draw inferences from one instance to another. Mu Sheng didn't need to be harsh because he was too young.
One lesson lasted all morning.
Muchun marveled at Gu Zhengchen's knowledge. He seemed to know something about everything from all over the world.
In the afternoon, Gu Zhengchen did not explain the course anymore, but ordered people to find sand and a map of Datong. The three of them built a sand table together and conducted military exercises. Gu Zhengchen naturally played the role of Wang Baobao of the Yuan Dynasty, while Mu Chun and Mu Sheng acted as The general of Datong.
Wu Rong also participated because he thought Gu Zhengchen was a military idiot. How could the cavalry run a hundred miles in one night? This was not a five-hundred-mile rush with one or two horses. This was a cavalry regiment. To discredit running so far , what other horsepower charge?
Didn't Wang Baobao's cavalry start shooting arrows from 200 paces away? Do you think they are all sharp archers? It's better to be within a hundred steps, but a maximum of 150 steps. Too close is dangerous, too far away, and the damage is weak.
Seeing how powerful Wu Rong was, Gu Zhengchen simply transferred the role of "Wang Baobao" to help Mu Chun and Mu Sheng defend Datong.
Mu Chun and Mu Sheng had a great time playing it. This was much more fun than the art of war on paper.
Gu Zhengchen also began to get in touch with the real ancient military from repeated deductions and understand the characteristics of the Ming Dynasty's cavalry and infantry combat.
It wasn't until Yao Zhen reminded him at dusk that Gu Zhengchen remembered to go to the East Palace and then find Lao Zhu.
The carriage moves.
From the East Palace to the back left gate, he entered the Qianqing Gate. Gu Zhengchen thought he was going to the Qianqing Palace, but he didn't expect it. The eunuch informed that His Majesty was in the Kunning Palace.
Zhu Biao naturally didn't feel any discomfort, but Gu Zhengchen was a little hesitant.
Although Qianqing Palace is already considered a harem, it is Lao Zhu's residence after all. Further back, it is the residence of Queen Ma, with a group of Lao Zhu's concubines on both sides.
Is it inappropriate for a foreign minister to directly enter the harem? If you see something you shouldn't see and are cut up and sent to the palace, it will be a big loss...
