Damn it, what question are you asking?
Not to mention that the entire people watching the ceremony were stunned, the six ministers and nine ministers of the cabinet were also stunned.
What is the emperor playing at?
Who dares to answer this question that will result in being pulled out and chopped down if the answer is not good?
Do they dare to say that officials are corrupt and extravagant?
Do they dare to say that your old Zhu family and the nobles have annexed a large amount of land, and the people do not trust the court?
Do they dare to say that treacherous ministers are in power and that the emperor is ignorant and ignorant, and he kills virtuous ministers by killing villains?
Can they say that the imperial court imposed excessive taxes and exploited the people, and that the military service and tax burden was heavy?
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The people of Ming Dynasty may not know much about how far the Ming Dynasty has come today, but the six cabinet ministries know it very well, but they never dare to say it.
Even though the current emperor is wise and mighty and has the appearance of a holy king, they still don't dare.
Seeing everyone's silent expressions, Chongzhen said calmly: "Okay, let me ask another question. You all know that the Martial Arts Hall will become the cradle of the future generals of the Ming Dynasty, but do you know why I established the Martial Arts Hall?"
"Your Majesty, I know, because Your Majesty wants to rectify the military affairs, and now the military attaches in various guards are corrupt, and Your Majesty wants to train a large number of generals to replace them!"
"Nonsense. Even if Your Majesty has plans in this regard, will you have enough time? It will take about five or six years to study and gain basic experience. Can Your Majesty wait?"
"If you ask me, it is to give us ordinary people a chance to escape from the farm!"
"No, I think His Majesty wants to cultivate a group of military generals who are loyal to the Ming Dynasty and to Your Majesty. As long as they have military power in their hands, they will not be afraid of anything!"
"On the one hand, I think it may be set up for those who have won the Medal of Honor, so that they can grow into qualified generals!"
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Listening to the discussion among the people, Chongzhen smiled, stretched out his hand and pressed it in the air, and the voices of discussion slowly died down.
"I heard everything you said, but they are not close to the essence. What you said are all problems. Have you ever thought about why military attachés are corrupt? Why are they unqualified?
The reason why they are like this is also the reason why Ming Dynasty has reached this stage. So what is this reason? "
At this point, Chongzhen's voice suddenly rose a few degrees: "Because of you, or because of the children around you!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone suddenly changed their colors.
Does it have anything to do with the children that Daming has come to this point?
How ridiculous that you Lao Zhu family do nothing and put the responsibility on the children.
Chongzhen seemed not to see the eyes of the people, and said solemnly: "Those who created today's Ming Dynasty are the unjust karma of the aging Ming Dynasty. Those who created the young Ming Dynasty in the future are also the responsibility of the young Ming Dynasty...
I just ignored it and couldn't say anything...
Therefore, the responsibility today does not lie with others, but with my young man. "
These words plunged the angry people into deep thought.
Yes, this is the famous Young China Theory in later generations. Chongzhen changed it to the Young China Theory of the Ming Dynasty.
The meaning of this passage is that the people who caused the corruption of Ming Dynasty will die, and the young man is the new master of this world.
If we do nothing, do not resist, and are indifferent, then we will have to endure the devastation of foreign enemies, so the responsibility lies with the youth.
In fact, from Chongzhen's own opinion, this logic is somewhat sophistry, and both the pros and cons can be explained clearly.
Analyze from the perspective of the common people: If the court does not do anything, how can you let your children do something? Even if there are a few that stand out, what's the use?
On the other hand, if the court can do something, it can give more children the opportunity to do something, so the responsibility lies with the court.
Analyzing from the perspective of the court: If you are not determined to work hard, why would the court choose to train you?
This is the same principle whether the people are prosperous and the country is strong, or the country is prosperous and the people are strong.
Without waiting for the people to think about it, Chongzhen nodded towards Mao Yuanyi. After receiving the signal, Mao Yuanyi clapped his hands. The applause spread in the square, and at the same time, he walked through the gate of the Lecture Hall and entered the courtyard.
Under the confusion of countless people, groups of young people walked out of the gate and lined up outside.
I saw these teenagers wearing sky blue outfits, their hair fixed with a cyan hair scarf, a golden word 'ming' embroidered on their left chest, and a small red shield-shaped official patch on their left arm.
When I looked carefully, I discovered that the official supplements were divided into several types, including galloping war horses, warships riding the wind and waves, intersecting shovels and hoes, forts, intersecting spears and muskets, and dancing flags.
Although the logo is simple, it is easy to understand and it is easy to distinguish which military branch it is.
Such a novel design immediately brightened the eyes of everyone watching the ceremony, including the six ministers and nine ministers of the cabinet.
"A young man who is wise will make a great wise man; a young man who is rich will make a great Ming Dynasty rich; a young man who is strong will make a great Ming Dynasty strong; a young man who is independent will make a great Ming Dynasty independent; a young man who makes progress will make a great Ming Dynasty progress!"
While everyone was looking at the costumes, the teenagers spoke up, and their uniform voices with a slight childlike voice instantly cut through the void, ringing in the ears of those watching the ceremony.
Such a unique idea goes straight to my heart.
"When the red sun rises, its path shines brightly. When the river rises, it flows into the vast ocean."
When I didn't take them to taste it carefully, the voices of the teenagers sounded again.
At this moment, everyone seemed to see a red sun rising from the eastern horizon, blooming with rays of light that filled the sky and warmed every corner. Although the source of the Yellow River is small, it can eventually flow with great force.
Although it is talking about the sun, people all understand that it is comparing the young man to the rising sun and the source of the Yellow River.
For a moment, everyone was stunned, recalling the childhood dreams deep in their memories.
The recitation continues...
"Even though there are thousands of years, there are eight wildernesses. The future is like the sea, and the days to come are long.
How wonderful that my youth, Ming Dynasty, is as immortal as the sky! How magnificent I am, a young man from the Ming Dynasty, who has no borders with my country! "
Express your true feelings and tell the people that the days ahead are long and the future of young people is as broad as the sea. They will coexist with heaven and earth forever and live forever with the Ming Dynasty!
Confusion flashed in the eyes of the common people. How long ago had they wanted to ride on the battlefield and wrap their bodies in horse leather, but they were defeated by the ups and downs of their future and had to work hard for a few taels of silver.
The officials' eyes were full of shame, entanglement, and regret. As young people, they studied hard and vowed to succeed in their studies and use what they learned to govern and benefit the country.
But now he is a stickler for officialdom, forgetting his original intention for promotion and power.
But these were restored in an instant. They had surrendered to the officialdom for decades and had a firm mind.
"A strong young man will make a strong Ming Dynasty..."
Repeat...repeat...
The young men in the martial arts hall recited it three times in a row before stopping, and their voices circled and echoed around the square.
But the next moment, the melodious sound of the flute sounded, waking up the meditating people, looking around for the sound of the flute.
Immediately, the rapid sound of war drums and the sound of flutes sounded, just like the troops were ordered on the battlefield.
Then the clanging sound of pipa also sounded, blending into a majestic war song, which made the people excited.
