Chapter 48 Sending Disciple to Monan
In front of the Jubao Gate, He Xi gave each other wine and said, "You two have traveled thousands of miles, and you will definitely make great achievements."
Lian Zining raised his glass and said, "Students will remember the teacher's teachings and will never forget the reward of becoming a marquis."
Huang Zicheng said: "I don't have that big ambition, but I will do my best for the court, stabilize Monan, and don't dare to be left behind."
After the three of them drank.
Others came to say goodbye. Most of the students from Mingjiantang came. The group of people bid farewell one by one, leaving both Lianhuang and Huang drunk. They were immediately put on the boat by the accompanying Jin Yiwei before they dispersed.
He Xi looked at the boat with the two people going away, and couldn't let go for a long time.
He Xi didn't even know how she felt.
Suddenly I felt that Lian Huang and the others were like seeds, suddenly falling in the north. And he took root in the Ming Dynasty. Moreover, as long as Mingjiantang is still there, there will be a steady stream of students becoming officials. In a few years, He Xi will no longer be a rootless duckweed above the imperial court.
But things are also relative.
Through these disciples, He Xi took root in the Ming Dynasty. At the same time, he also takes care of the future future of these disciples. He also became the patron of these disciples in the capital. In the future, if his disciples achieve meritorious service and get promoted, can He Xi not fight for them?
If you don't fight for it, people's hearts will be scattered and the team will be difficult to lead.
Before, He Xi was more of a bystander in the Ming court. Now, as he has more and more students. He has lost his status as a spectator and must go. Before, He Xi's political opponents were only Song Ne or Liu Sanwu. But there will be more and more powerful opponents in the future.
He Xi felt that her shoulders were heavy.
"Master He." Liu Song coughed twice and said, "I have something to do, please help me."
He Xi woke up from her deep thoughts and immediately said, "Master Liu, please speak."
Liu Song said: "I have an old friend in my hometown who was born in a pitiful life, but his studies were very good. Now his status is embarrassing. I would like to ask you to be kind and let him come to Mingjiantang to listen, even if he is a servant."
He Xi said, "Who is this person?"
Liu Song said; "His name is Yang Yu, he is sixteen years old this year. His father died early, and his mother remarried to Luo. During the ancestor worship ceremony a few years ago, when the Luo family was paying homage to their ancestors, when he was still young, he gave it to him by himself. He paid homage to his ancestors. When the Luo family asked him, he said his surname was Yang, not Luo."
"His stepfather didn't blame him. He still let him study in the Luo family. However, adults can understand after thinking about it. This child is really ------" in the Luo family.
Liu Song sighed, although he didn't say anything. But He Xi can understand it.
The clan consciousness in ancient times was much stronger than that in later generations. If the child is willing to change his surname to Luo, he will consider himself a Luo family member. The stepfather may not be able to take care of you. But since he said his surname was Yang on an occasion like ancestor worship. Naturally, many of the benefits of the Luo family cannot be given to him.
Even his position in the Luo family will be quite embarrassing.
It can be said that one day when he was at Luo's house, his mother was embarrassed and his stepfather was also embarrassed.
He Xi secretly thought: "This Yang Yu is probably an unknown person. But Liu Song is senior and has helped me a lot in many things, so I need to win over him. We might as well give him some face." He Xi said: "Mr. Liu , why do you say this? He is an old friend of Mr. Liu, who is also my junior. How can I work as a servant in Mingjiantang? If word spreads, wouldn’t it be that I am unkind and unrighteous. Well, His Majesty is about to expand Mingjiantang. I Give him a letter of recommendation and ask him to take this exam. If he can pass, I will apply for a quota in the Imperial College. If he cannot pass, he can stay in Mingjiantang in the name of Master Liu's disciple. After all, Master Liu is old. It’s only natural to have a few disciples around you to take care of you.”
"Do you think it's okay, Mr. Liu?"
The quota for the Imperial College is very important to Liu Song and even to ministers from other dynasties. Because they can't get involved. But for He Xi, it was very simple. He just needs to say a word in front of Zhu Yuanzhang. Even if he doesn't go through Zhu Yuanzhang, he still has a way.
Because all the relatives of the imperial court and the emperor have quotas for Yin students. As the consort of Princess Anqing, He Xi can also have this. He Xi had no children or relatives, so he didn't pay much attention to this. Now if I want it, just say hello and I can make it up.
But it is something Liu Song can never do.
Liu Song said: "Thank you very much. In this way, I can be worthy of this child."
In fact, He Xi didn't know that this Yang Yu was Yang Shiqi. There seems to be a trend in the early Ming Dynasty, which is to use words to do things. Shiqi is his character and Yang Yu is his name. In many cases, Shiqi is used so much that the name is not obvious.
Liu Song did not have a close relationship with Yang Shiqi. He did have contacts with Yang Shiqi's father, but that was many years ago. Not too familiar. But Yang Shiqi has a reputation as a child prodigy. Liu Song has seen it with his own eyes and is aware of Yang Shiqi's recent embarrassment. It is also known that Yang Shiqi is preparing to study abroad in order to get rid of this embarrassment.
He also sees the future of Mingjiantang and is more willing to support the younger generations in his hometown. Only then did Yang Shiqi be recommended.
Historically, Yang Shiqi wandered between the two lakes. It was not until the Jianwen period that he was recommended to serve as an official. The longer He Xi stays in the Ming Dynasty, the greater his influence will be, and he will change the fate of many people. Yang Shiqi is just one of them.
After talking about Yang Shiqi, Liu Song hesitated to speak.
Seeing this, He Xi said, "Is there anything else?"
Liu Song said; "Normally I shouldn't say it, but as we get older, we can't bear many things anymore. What should I do with this kid Ding Xian?"
He Xi thought of Ding Xian and sighed. Every teacher has a special feeling for his first students. The same is true for He Xi, as the three most outstanding people among He Xi's first batch of students. Lian Zining, Huang Zicheng, and Ding Xian all have weight in He Xi's heart, but no matter what, Zhu Yuanzhang made the final decision, and He Xi had no choice. Even if He Xi had a way to make Zhu Yuanzhang change his mind, He Xi was not worth doing this for Ding Xian.
Ding Xian is obviously a speculator. Such a person is not worth the price paid by He Xi.
But He Xi couldn't bear it either. After all, students who have been taught by themselves are talented and intelligent. It can be considered a talent. It's a pity to spend so much money. So he asked: "Is he still in Mingjiantang?"
Liu Song said, "I'm here, but I won't leave."
He Xi said: "Then let me meet him."
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In Mingjiantang, Ding Xian knelt down on the ground with a plop, hugged He Xi's thigh and said: "Teacher, the student has realized his mistake. The student has realized his mistake. Please also ask the teacher to save the student for the sake of his kindness."
When He Xi saw this, he frowned slightly, feeling unhappy and said, "Get up. What does this mean?"
Ding Xian then stood up.
Seeing this, He Xi said: "Your Majesty has decided your affairs. Unless His Majesty speaks, you should never think about becoming an official in this life. However, this is not irreversible."
Ding Xian knelt down again and said, "Teacher, please give me some advice."
He Xi said: "As long as you can make some merits, Your Majesty will definitely intercede for you. But no matter what, you must have merits before the teacher can speak."
Ding Xian said, "Then how should this disciple make a contribution?"
He Xi said: "If you go and help Ge Tiangong for a while, the teacher will definitely not forget you."
Ge Tiangong was also marginalized in Mingjiantang. Also, how can a mere craftsman compare with these proud men? However, Ge Tiangong was pretty good at it, and He Xi gave him some extraneous treatment, which helped him make up for a lot of things. But later Ge Tiangong strongly requested not to come to Mingjiantang anymore. Because Ge Tiangong felt that the two parties were incompatible. And He Xi also felt that Mingjiantang was a liberal arts school after all. Ge Tiangong does not need to understand any history in depth. Just let him do it.
It was just another thing that bothered He Xi.
That is to open another school, a polytechnic school. This is not an easy task. The first thing He Xi encountered was a problem. That's the teacher's problem.
Only those who are knowledgeable are not willing to give lessons to craftsmen. He Xi, who is uneducated, does not need it. For a while, He Xikong had no idea but no clue at all.
But now Ding Xian is a useful talent.
