Imperial College.
Zhu Yunwen sat in the classroom, like a supervisor, quietly listening to Dong Lun, the dean of the Confucian Academy.
Dong Lun's class only has one class per week. Whenever it starts, the hall is always full. Both supervisors and professors who have free time will come to listen to the class. The seats are packed with people, and even the windows are crowded. The supervisor attended the class.
"To be a king, stop at benevolence; to be a minister, stop at respect; to be a son, stop at filial piety; to be a father, stop at kindness; to have friendship with the people of the country, stop at trust..."
Dong Lun was dressed in a long robe, looking elegant, holding a ruler, majestic and sonorous.
All the supervisors listened attentively.
Dong Lun tapped the blackboard with a ruler and said in a deep voice: "Today we don't talk about benevolence to the king and respect to the ministers, sons to filial piety and kindness to their fathers. We only talk about trust in dealing with the people of the country. What is trust? What is trust?"
""Zuo Zhuan: The Eighth Year of Zhaogong" says that the words of a gentleman are trustworthy and well-regulated, so the blame is far away from him; the words of a villain are arrogant but without substantiation, so the blame reaches him. Yang Xiong's "Fa Yan· There is also an explanation of faith in "Chong Li", which says: Don't keep your word. Cheng Hao and Cheng Yi said that those who believe are not hypocrites. Everyone here will examine yourselves three times and ask your true intentions. Can what you do stop at faith? "
The supervisors reflected silently, some shook their heads repeatedly, some nodded heavily, some remained silent and did not move, and some scratched their ears and cheeks with red faces.
Dong Lun said bluntly: "You are not the only ones who break your promises and commit lies."
After hearing this, Chen Shiqi, a supervisor, stood up and retorted: "Sir, let's pass this statement. We restrain ourselves, be honest with others, and never make false promises. Why are we not saying this only rarely? Is it possible that everyone is a dishonest person?"
Dong Lun looked at Chen Shiqi and nodded approvingly: "Okay, being able to ask this question shows that you are still a trustworthy person. But I still want to ask one question, you have never failed in your trust, are you serious?"
"really!"
Chen Shiqi answered affirmatively.
A smile appeared at the corner of Dong Lun's mouth, and he walked down from the podium and walked towards Chen Shiqi: "Maybe you can trust others. But you still broke your trust with one person."
Chen Shiqi frowned: "Please clarify my doubts, sir, to whom did I break my trust?"
"yourself."
Dong Lun said solemnly.
"Myself?"
Chen Shiqi was shocked, and the other supervisors were also surprised and started jostling one after another.
Zhu Yunwen, who was sitting in the back, couldn't help but frown, and looked up at Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Jixi and Zhu Yunxi in front. These three people listened very seriously and were also discussing at this time.
Dong Lun knocked on the table with a ruler, and the classroom became quiet: "Three reflections on myself, do I reflect on others, or do I reflect on myself? I asked, yesterday I assigned homework and said I would finish it within an hour, but after class, I ignored other people, Are there any of you who play outside so much that you light candles in the middle of the night and stay up all night?"
Chen Shiqi's face turned pale.
Yesterday's lesson in the Confucian Academy was to write a thousand-word policy essay on "Xing". I took it for granted that it was only a thousand words and could be easily completed in an hour.
But in the end, it took me two and a half hours from start to finish, and I even stayed up late to write it.
The time thought and the time spent are different.
Is this a breach of trust in oneself?
yes!
I had promised myself that it would take one hour to complete, which was definitely more than enough time. However, too much time was taken away by distractions, joking, and playing. In the process of writing the policy paper, I was even distracted by washing my face and taking a bath. I put my feet up and procrastinated, and it was not completed until midnight.
Dong Lun motioned Chen Shiqi to sit down, and then said to everyone: "Today's homework is "Letter". I arranged a preview a week in advance to look for allusions and stories about integrity. You all agreed on the spot, but how many people went to preview and look it up? Reliance Based on the knowledge I have mastered in the past, I thought I could handle the questions in class, so I gave up the preview. Is this considered a breach of trust?"
All the supervisors lowered their heads.
There are so many allusions to integrity, and there are so many of them in ancient books that no one would bother to spend time looking for them. But if you think about it carefully, you failed to do the preview you promised, and used old knowledge to make up for it. Is this to deal with the dean or to fool yourself?
Ashamed.
Dong Lun taught: "When people believe in their words, do they believe with others or themselves? If you can't do what you promised yourself, breaking your trust will not harm others, but is it in line with the original intention of trust? Trust is not only about To make friends with fellow countrymen is to be cautious, self-reflective, and self-disciplined..."
Zhu Yunwen admired Dong Lun's teaching ability. He was good at extension and extension, not limited to knowledge itself. He was good at quoting and giving examples, and he was very close to human nature and people's hearts.
After this lesson, many supervisors corrected their attitudes and realized that true trust lies not only in interacting with others, but also in oneself. Self-control and being cautious at all times have become everyone's creed.
Dong Lun ended the class, and many supervisors saluted. When some supervisors saw that Zhu Yunwen was also there, they immediately became lively.
Zhu Yunwen raised his hand, stopped the supervisors and saluted: "This is a classroom, there is no need for so many etiquettes, everyone should disperse and study hard."
All the supervisors left one after another.
Dong Lun walked towards Zhu Yunwen and said respectfully: "It is the glory of the Confucian Academy that the Emperor personally visits the Confucian Academy."
Zhu Yunwen nodded to Zhu Gaochi and others who stayed, and then said to Dong Lun: "The Confucian College is the largest college in the Imperial College, and Confucianism is the first subject. I always need to come and take a look. Since Fang Xiaoru left, the Confucian College can still stand Well, you have made a great contribution to winning the support of countless supervisors."
There was some guilt in Dong Lun's eyes: "In terms of learning and educating people, I am not as good as Mr. Fang. With the emperor's permission, Mr. Fang may be recruited to return to the Imperial College."
When Yang Shiqi and Hu Hui heard this, their hearts skipped a beat. Dong Lun's words were indeed bold. Fang Xiaoru was driven back to his hometown for some reason. He didn't just go home for a vacation. He would be recruited as soon as he said he would be recruited.
Zhu Yunwen's face was a little ugly. Fang Xiaoru was the most suitable person for learning. I originally thought that it would be most suitable for him to be placed in the Imperial College, but he still wanted to participate in state affairs. If you participate, just participate. At least you should understand the situation clearly before speaking. Stand up When speaking from the standpoint of the country, you cannot just open your mouth and make random remarks.
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How could the imperial court not care about such a big thing as the Yangjiang Shipyard? How could it not use force? What talk of peace being the most important and being lenient to others is all nonsense. The enemy has already arrived at the doorstep. You still talk about this. How can you use this kind of person to do anything? Zhu Yunwen, the dean of the Confucian Academy, felt uneasy.
"Fang Xiaoru opened the Zhengxue Academy in Ninghai, Zhejiang, and recruited disciples such as Lin Jiayou, Liao Yong, and Liao Ming. He will not return to the Imperial College. Besides, any president of the Imperial College is successive and cannot always be the same. People control it. Facts have proved that you are capable of managing the Confucian Academy."
Zhu Yunwen said with a straight face.
Dong Lun was a little surprised. He didn't know when the Zhengxue Academy was established. However, with Fang Xiaoru's influence, he could indeed compete for some talents. This guy was not studying at home, but he was also competing with the Imperial College?
Yang Shiqi reminded: "The master of Zhengxue Academy is a Confucian family, and some scholars and students are attracted there. It won't be long before they compete with the imperial students of the Imperial College. The Confucian Academy does not dare to slack off."
Dong Lun looked at Zhu Yunwen. Although Zhu Yunwen was a little unhappy, he had no intention of pursuing Fang Xiaoru. Considering Zhu Yunwen's demeanor, he probably wouldn't trouble Fang Xiaoru for this matter.
"Chen Ding teaches the supervising students carefully and makes the Confucian College flourish."
Dong Lun is not afraid of challenges.
Zhu Yunwen nodded happily and said: "You have to remember that while Confucianism focuses on thinking, it also strives to serve practical purposes. We can let go of the too mysterious and mysterious issues in Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism and guide the supervisors to practice what they have learned and apply it. The purpose cannot be stated without meaning, nor can it be empty talk, and knowledge must be practical."
Dong Lun agreed solemnly, which meant that the Confucian Academy had to partially reform Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism, but Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism could not be easily reformed. This was a complete system of knowledge that no one could innovate. What can be done is to highlight the key points of applying Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism, rather than comprehensively innovating the subject. Without this ability, it is also impossible.
Zhu Yunwen said solemnly: "Educating people through Confucianism cannot be replaced by other subjects. Other subjects shape skills, while Confucianism shapes moral character and human nature. I entrust the Confucian Academy to you, and you still need to educate people carefully."
Dong Lun promised: "I will do my best to live up to the emperor's trust."
Zhu Yunwen smiled and nodded, then looked at Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Jixi and Zhu Yunxi: "You three have been studying in the Imperial College for a long time, right?"
The flesh on Zhu Gaochi's face trembled: "Back to the emperor, it has been five years since I entered the Imperial College in the second year of Jianwen."
Five years is not a short time.
Zhu Yunwen asked: "Looking at your performance in the winter exam last year, it was extraordinary. Especially Gao Chi, a piece of "Animation Policy" was placed directly on my desk. It shows that the three of you have not wasted these five years."
Zhu Gaochi couldn't help but be a little surprised when he heard that his strategy had alarmed the emperor.
Zhu Yunxi nodded repeatedly: "To be honest with the emperor, the Imperial College has brought us many changes in the past five years. The knowledge we have learned is novel and wonderful, which is really eye-opening for us."
Zhu Yunwen took a deep look at Zhu Yunxi. His younger brother was quite honest. He didn't complain a word after staying in the Imperial College for five years. Instead, he really learned from it.
Zhu Jixi complained: "Your Majesty, isn't the knowledge in the Imperial College free to study? Why can't I go to the Mechanical Engineering Institute even if I want to? I heard that they have created a magical machine called a steam engine. I want to Go and see and learn.”
Zhu Yunwen chuckled: "You, Imperial College knowledge is a free study, but there are always some knowledge that cannot be disclosed to the public. There is no foundation or foundation, and it will not be of much help. The steam engine is a masterpiece of the Craftsman College, and it is related to the future of the Ming Dynasty. If you really want to learn the destiny of the country, you need to study at the Craftsman Academy for at least two years."
Zhu Jixi felt helpless and asked: "What is this steam engine, and why is it related to the fate of the country?"
Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Yunxi were also very curious.
Zhu Yunwen walked out of the classroom and looked in the direction of the School of Craftsmanship and Mechanical Engineering: "Steam engines compete for one breath, and this breath is luck and national destiny!"
