Chapter 191: The Scholarly Theory That Made Xu Jie Lose All Face (Subscription Request)
Academy.

Front hall and wing rooms.

The light is dim.

Zhu Zaigui felt as if the air had frozen. He lowered his head and dared not look again.

Jiajing, sitting on the chair, had a calm expression on his face, looking between his son, daughter-in-law and the sleeping grandson.

"Everyone, please sit down. Today in Changping, there is no distinction between the ruler and the subject."

Zhu Zaigui then nodded blankly and sat on the chair closest to the door.

Then he reacted and moved another seat inside.

Concubine Li bowed slightly, then turned the child in her arms to face Jiajing, and then sat down.

Jiajing glanced at the little kid who was sleeping soundly.

A kind smile unconsciously appeared on his face.

He glanced at Lu Fang beside him.

Lu Fang's face flushed, and she was happy for her master from the bottom of her heart.

He leaned forward, carefully picked up the little kid from Concubine Li's arms, and then gently put him into the arms of Jiajing, who had already opened his arms.

The child fell into the emperor's arms.

Suddenly, she moved, and her two pink little hands clenched into fists, moving them a few times on her equally pink face.

His eyes also opened slightly.

This action made Jiajing suddenly feel flustered.

But not for long.

The little kid tucked his hands into his chest, closed his eyes tightly, and fell asleep again.

Only then did Jiajing breathe a sigh of relief.

Then he looked at his son sitting in front of him.

"Today, do you understand everything?"

Zhu Zaigui nodded and said, "Master Yan... has done great deeds and benefited the country and the people. Although he is not in line with the great system of the world, he has a way to govern the people. Not long ago, I heard Master Yan's remarks on enriching the people and the country. Now I have seen Changping with my own eyes. It is clear that Master Yan has achieved what Master Yangming said, the unity of knowledge and action."

Jiajing nodded, and after a moment's silence, he spoke again: "You are smart to understand that the world cannot be like Changping everywhere. In the future..."

Suddenly, Jiajing closed his mouth and waved his hand.

"Forget it. I can't control what happens in the future."

"But you have to understand that to govern a country, as Yan Shaoting said, you must first enrich the people."

these days.

In the Wanshou Palace in the Western Garden, every time after chanting the scriptures and feeling a little tired, Jiajing would take out Yan Shaoting's prelude to the sacred poem on enriching the people and prospering the country and read it over and over again.

unconsciously.

Subtle.

Especially when you go out of the palace today, step into Changping, and see with your own eyes the golden fields, the smiling people, and the factories.

Jiajing has already agreed with the idea of ​​enriching the people and strengthening the country.

Zhu Zaiqi bowed his head and said, "Your son, I obey your order."

Jiajing glanced at Zhu Zaigui with some boredom, then lowered his head to look at the sleeping child in his arms, and a smile appeared on his face again.

"When the child is older, I will send him to Changping to study."

As soon as these words came out.

Zhu Zaigui quickly raised his head with a look of surprise on his face.

But Concubine Li, who was standing aside, had a smile on her face.

Outside the wing.

In a state of confusion and surprise.

Yan Shaoting looked at Nie Bao and the other two.

He bowed and clasped his hands politely, performing the etiquette of a disciple.

"Three gentlemen."

"My seniors and colleagues."

Having said that, Yan Shaoting silently looked at Xu Jie, who had been gloomy all day.

“Since Mr. Yangming advocated the theory of seeking knowledge from the heart, scholars all over the world have learned to abandon knowledge and seek knowledge from the heart.”

Since the three old men Nie Bao are going to teach at Changping Academy.

Changping Academy naturally followed the path of Xinxue in the future.

This sentence shows Yan Shaoting's affirmation of the School of Mind.

But the next moment, Yan Shaoting changed the subject and his words became sharper.

"However, the errors in the transmission are due to the fact that they talk about the heart and body but neglect the effort, which makes people only think in a lofty and empty way but is of no benefit.

Another error is that it regards those who do not need to learn as conscience, without further investigating the original meaning of loving relatives and respecting elders.

They regard desire as reason, follow their emotions as nature, and be cautious and fearful as going against nature, thus getting further and further away from the Tao.

One sentence explanation overall.

That is, most people who study psychology nowadays only know to act according to their own will, but do not know how to integrate knowledge and action.

As soon as these words were spoken, many people's faces changed.

Yan Shaoting continued: "In recent days, the study of conscience is spread, and it is said that knowing is not necessarily good, and conscience is not necessarily able to achieve. People often hear the words "use hard work" and are surprised. The harm is greater than the disjointed mistakes of the late Song Dynasty."

"Recently, the holy government has been renewed, and the morals of scholars have changed dramatically. However, many of them are accustomed to seeking favors and have no sincerity in serving the emperor and the people.

"To distinguish between the sincere and the false in order to correct the behavior of scholars, today's scholars use wealth, honor and fame as a means to inspire people's hearts, and those who hear the trend and rush to follow it first have wealth, honor and fame in their hearts.

"When a position in the Ministry of Personnel is vacant, they look up and salivate; when a position in a government office is opened, they are eager and satisfied; when they are in charge of finance and grain, they envy the elegance of the official post; when they are in charge of criminal law, they yearn for the glory of the military department; when they are in charge of the censorate, they envy the nobleness of the ministers.

They think that if they do not understand the theory and study the technique, they will not be able to satisfy their desires and benefit their own interests. Then they steal empty words, talk about empty things, and use their wisdom to show off their intelligence, compete with each other with power, admire each other with their skills, and seek reputation from each other.

Wait until these words come out of Yan Shaoting's mouth.

There was a panic in the school.

Many people felt that these words were directed at themselves, and their faces turned red and they looked angry.

However, Yan Shaoting's gaze once again glanced at Xu Jie, whose face had turned ashen.

Correct!
That's right!

I'm talking about you, old man Xu, who likes to teach others!
Nie Bao and the other two also frowned.

The three of them have been traveling around the country giving lectures over the years.

What Yan Shaoting said was something they had seen and heard before.

Wang Ji is the most straightforward among the three.

He spoke first, "What our master has learned has been passed down throughout the world, and we disciples are fortunate. But the academic atmosphere in the world in recent years is just as what Yan Shidu said. Students all over the world know the theory of awakening conscience, but they don't understand the inner meaning. The lecturers put utilitarianism first, stealing for personal gain, and talking more than doing. It's really shameful and hateful!"

Among three people.

Qian Dehong, who was the most taciturn, spoke slowly after thinking for a while.

"So I think this is also the real reason why Yan Shidu was unwilling to open classes in Changping Academy to teach classics and take the imperial examinations."

Yan Shaoting looked at Mr. Qian.

At this time, even if it is not this reason, it must be this reason!
He looked somewhat helpless and nodded awkwardly.

Afterwards, Yan Shaoting continued, "It is indeed as Mr. Qian said, I have exactly this concern.

People who give lectures all over the world and those who have just started learning all followed him. Once they sat on the meditation cushion, they all looked like sages. They were very happy and said conceitedly: I have gotten to be a big shot in the society.

I, the younger generation, have no time to discuss how they set their minds and conduct themselves, but just listen to their lectures. They speak and smile in many different ways. They may try to gauge the mood of their superiors and decide on the secret of advancement or retreat; or they may get praised or criticized by many people and reveal their likes and dislikes; or they may talk about the similarities and differences of different opinions, and each of them may express his own opinions, and they may chatter with each other.

There were people of higher rank and eloquent speech who participated in the discussion, but everyone just nodded in agreement and no one dared to speak out. Could it be that the theory of heavenly rank is determined by human rank?"

This sentence.

He was criticizing Xu Jie almost right in his face.

Many people in the school seemed to have reacted.

Yan Shaoting's last sentence is, does it mean that the theory of heaven's nobility is determined by human nobility?

Isn't it talking about Xu Jie?

He used his high position as the Second Assistant to the Cabinet to give lectures to scholars and students.

After all. Speaking of lectures.

above the hall.

Isn’t it that Lord Xu loves to give lectures the most?

At this time, even the dumbest person knew that Yan Shaoting was using this incident to criticize Lord Xu Jie.

So, everyone started to make associations.

Why did Yan Shaoting do this?

Today, a great scholar in the imperial court came to Changping to debate Confucian classics with Yan Shaoting.

The reason was that Your Majesty had appointed Yan Shaoting as the chief examiner for the spring examination of the Renxu year.

Afterwards, there were rumors in the capital that Yan Shaoting would become the master of the School of Mind.

And then there was the debate which didn't happen this time.

Then.

Combined with what Yan Shaoting said now.

Can it be understood as.

Yan Shaoting learned through channels unknown to others that it might be Lord Xu who was behind this matter.

and so.

Today, I also took advantage of this incident to publicly criticize Lord Xu's lectures.

Some people even recalled the day when the students of Beijing Middle School surrounded Yanfu Lane.

Yan Shaoting submitted a memorial to the cabinet, requesting the court to conduct a strict investigation into lectures throughout the country.

to here.

Most people finally understood.

This is directed at Lord Xu.

And now, even Lord Xu’s teacher and fellow students agreed with Yan Shaoting’s words.

This is... a bit embarrassing.

As for whose face to slap.

That can’t be said.

Although there was silence in front of the academy hall.

But Xu Jie clearly felt the change in the surrounding vision.

At this moment.

Xu Jie's teacher.

Nie Bao said, "So, what the dean asked is the rules for teaching in the academy in the future?"

Quietly.

Nie Bao already called Yan Shaoting "headmaster".

Yan Shaoting bowed in return, "Sir, your words are too kind. How dare I be the headmaster of this academy? However, what I said today is indeed to set the rules for the future teaching of the academy."

Nie Bao nodded.

Wang Ji said directly: "It is better to establish the rules of study early. Yan Shidu can tell us everything. We will not have any objection."

Yan Shaoting nodded and said, "Although I cannot rule all students, Changping Academy still has to have a rule. I think that students should do what they are supposed to do at their age.

"If you want to learn elementary education, you should just learn to read and write, and study the writings of sages.

"If you are a student, you should be familiar with the Four Books and Five Classics, concentrate on writing, and not talk about the affairs of the country.

“If you pass the imperial examination, study the classics, read a wide range of books, and read widely, you can discuss how to enrich the people, promote agriculture, and various industries.

Compared to governing the people, pacifying the country, and pacifying the world, you should wait until your name is on the list of successful candidates and you enter the court as an official before you can put it into practice. "

Empty talk will ruin the country.

This is Yan Shaoting’s core idea.

However, what scholars in the world today like to do most is to talk nonsense about the country and society.

They feel that if they just move their mouths, the world will become better.

They thought that just a few words of gossip from them could make the common people rich.

But he does not know the five grains, and does not know how to do any business.

later generations.

There is a very appropriate word to refer to such people.

Such people only know how to talk big, but if you ask them about their own lives, they will find that it is extremely difficult to enrich the country, let alone feed themselves, and yet they still do not think about working hard.

Nie Bao, Wang Ji and Qian Dehong said in unison after a brief silence.

"This is a great thing to say!"

Nie Bao smiled and said, "The fact that the tutor has such an idea shows that few people can compare with him in terms of scholarship. He should speak for himself and not interfere in politics. Changping Academy should follow these principles and rules in the future."

Yan Shaoting smiled and bowed, "It is my great honor to be trusted by the three gentlemen and to study in Changping. It is also a great honor for the people of Changping. I was reckless today and talked nonsense about studying in front of you. Please forgive me."

Nie Bao and the other two waved their hands casually.

If it were before today, no matter what others said about Yan Shaoting, they would not believe it.

And today, after seeing Changping.

There is no need for others to say anything about Yan Shaoting.

They could also see that Yan Shaoting was truly working for the people, and that he was also an outstanding figure in governing the country and conducting academic research.

How could the three of them not be happy when seeing such talented and amazing youngsters?

In particular, the Yan family had a very good personal relationship with Mr. Yangming.

It is not an exaggeration to say that we have learned from other schools of thought.

What Yan Shaoting did was in line with Mr. Yangming's principle of the unity of knowledge and action and the pursuit of conscience.

That made Nie Bao and the other two fall in love with him at first sight.

This was the reason why the three of them were willing to stay in Changping to teach and accept Yan Shaoting's academic theories.

Yan Shaoting had a pure smile on his face.

"Speaking of which, a student here has thought of a sentence that may serve as a lesson for the academy in the future."

Nie Bao and the other two immediately showed anticipation on their faces.

Yan Shaoting said word by word: "Don't enter this door for wealth and glory, and seek fame and fortune elsewhere. Please correct me, gentlemen."

"The best words."

“No changes are needed.”

"It can be used as a plaque for the academy and placed in front of the gate."

Nie Bao, Wang Ji and Qian Dehong spoke one after another.

Yan Shaoting smiled and glanced at Xu Wei.

The two of them bowed and clasped their fists at the same time, saluting deeply towards Nie Bao and the other two.

"Changping Academy would like to invite three gentlemen to give lectures."

"Good! Good! Good!"

In the wing room.

Jiajing had already returned the child to Concubine Li.

After hearing the noise outside, a smile appeared on his face.

He glanced sideways at Lu Fang standing beside him.

"Return to the capital quickly and draft an edict."

"Today is Changping."

"I should support him!"

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