Zhu Youxiao glanced at Han Yi deeply, and the expression on his face did not change.

Zhu Youxiao didn't believe that this old guy was here to plead guilty. It's not so much that he came to ask for sin, but just to find a reason to see himself.

As for what he is going to do, Zhu Youxiao does not know for the time being.

Zhu Youxiao looked at Han Yi quietly, and said in a salty tone: "What is Aiqing's crime? It's not a big deal, it's a small thing, it's not like that. ”

Han Yi's face showed some embarrassment, obviously his intention was guessed by His Majesty.

However, those who can make officials in his position are usually thick-skinned. If you don't have a thick skin, you can't do this.

However, in an instant, Han Yi adjusted his mentality, and continued without changing his face: "Thank you Your Majesty for forgiveness, but the minister is still guilty." The new student he accepted this time was loyal and talented, so he couldn't hold back for a while. But this thing is not in accordance with the rules, and the minister is also very uncomfortable. ”

Zhu Youxiao glanced at Han Yi helplessly.

These old guys don't talk about anything else, just this stinky and shameless pretending to be stupid, you really can't compare to ordinary people.

I was really too lazy to go around the bend with this old guy, so Zhu Youxiao asked: "Is there still such a person who can make Aiqing's heart move and ignore the rules?" Thinking that this person must be extraordinary, Aiqing's words really aroused my curiosity. Then talk to me. ”

This sentence should have been said very emotionally, but Zhu Youxiao said it very plainly, as if he was acting and reading a script, and he was clearly telling Han Yi: I have cooperated with you, so don't do these things, hurry up.

Han Yi was also embarrassed, he knew that if this time things could not satisfy His Majesty, it was estimated that he would not be able to eat and walk away.

So he arched his hand and hurriedly said respectfully: "Back to Your Majesty, although this student accepted by the minister has many advantages, in fact, in Daming, there are many such people." really made the minister can't help but accept him as a student, in fact, because he is a member of Guanzhong. ”

"Guanzhong Yimai?" Zhu Youxiao showed a natural expression, but his sincerity was relatively small, and he seemed to be weak and said: "What's going on with this Guanzhong line?" ”

Of course, Zhu Youxiao knew that Han Yi was accepting Zhang Yu.

After all, since the last time he met Song Yingxing, Zhu Youxiao has paid more attention to the two Song brothers, and he also knows that there is such a person by their side.

It's just that Zhu Youxiao doesn't know how this person is.

But Zhu Youxiao knows that the three of Song Yingsheng are all studying Guanxue, do you want to say that Guanzhong is Zhang Zai now? You really don't have anything new.

Zhu Youxiao was already thinking about it in his heart, if it didn't work, let Han Yi go.

"Your Majesty, the first minister in this pass has just heard about it, but he feels very new about it. After listening to some of their thoughts, the minister felt that it made sense, so he accepted the current disciple. ”

"The inheritance of this Guanzhong lineage is derived from the Confucianism of the Han and Tang Dynasties, and the founder is Feng Congwu. Feng Congwu has been enlightened in Guanzhong for 25 years, teaching and educating people on weekdays, and practicing the saying that saints have no class to teach. ”

"In the past 20 years, Feng Congwu has continued to study and learn, and finally made some achievements, so he created a line in Guanzhong, advocated the Confucianism of the Han and Tang Dynasties, and abandoned the Song Confucianism, and at the same time thought that my Ming Dynasty was a dynasty that opened the world, so naturally I could not practice the law of the former Song Dynasty."

"The former Song Dynasty was weak, and the people of the country were bullied, why should I learn from them? If you want to learn, you should also learn to strengthen the Han and Tang Dynasty. It is because they feel that they should abandon Song Confucianism and learn from the Confucianism of the Han and Tang Dynasties, and at the same time, they should remove the essence and create the Confucian doctrine of our Ming Dynasty. ”

"After all, I am a Ming Dynasty, although I learn from the strong Han and the Tang Dynasty, but I am stronger than the strong Han and the Tang Dynasty. The minister thought it was very interesting, and he also felt that what they said was very right. After saying this, Han Yi lowered his head and did not speak again.

In fact, Han Yi is here to talk about this matter today, and if he succeeds or not, he will fight here.

To put it bluntly, Han Yi is here to gamble, if his words can't be trusted or liked by His Majesty, then he is ready to go back and write his resignation.

Don't wait for Your Majesty to drive you away, it will be even more ugly.

If today's words can impress His Majesty, then there will definitely be hope for him, and he will even be able to stabilize his position, and it is not impossible to further become His Majesty's confidant.

So Han Yi didn't say anything more, he felt that his words had been finished, and the pile of nonsense in front was all to lead to the latter sentence.

Zhu Youxiao glanced at Han Yi meaningfully, and the expression on his face was very exciting.

He didn't know what to say anymore.

In Zhu Youxiao's mind, there was only one sentence in mind, and that was the compromise of Confucianism.

These people are really quick enough to react. These few things that they have done since they crossed over to now, they have found such a clear context.

The most important point is that in order to cater to the imperial power, they discard their previous thoughts and things really quickly, and at the same time they can quickly find things that the emperor likes.

No one dislikes such a school, and it is no wonder that Confucianism has been able to do so. Zhu Youxiao also had to sigh.

Zhu Youxiao glanced at Han Yi, nodded lightly and said, "It's a little interesting." can make Aiqing like it so much, and he has his uniqueness in thinking about it. In this case, Aiqing will let Feng Congwu enter the palace and let you, a student, come and wait. I'd like to hear about it, too. ”

After hearing Zhu Youxiao's words, Han Yi's heart was overjoyed, and he hurriedly bowed down and said, "Yes, Your Majesty." The arrangement will be made as soon as the minister returns. ”

I really blocked it right.

I have to say that Zhang Yu is really a talent, and everything is in his expectations. It's just that I didn't expect His Majesty to let him enter the palace, I hope there won't be any mistakes.

Zhu Youxiao looked at Han Yi's forcible and excited appearance, and didn't say anything.

This matter could not have been arranged and planned by Han Yi.

Who is Feng Congwu, Zhu Youxiao couldn't be clearer. It is impossible for him and Han Yi to urinate in the same pot.

Now that Han Yi actually came to his front to protect Feng Congwu, there are no ghosts here.

Since Han Yi and Feng Congwu can come together and reach such a deep level of cooperation, there must be someone who matches them.

Judging from the current situation, there is no one else except this Zhang Yu.

This is also the reason why Zhu Youxiao is interested in Zhang Yu.

Zhang Yu is just a person now, since he can do this, he can be regarded as a capable person. That's why Zhu Youxiao wanted to see him.

This Zhang Yu is in the same vein as Guan Xue, and now he and Feng Congwu are together, and they are going to do something new. Judging from the current situation, they also pulled Han Yi over, which made things interesting.

"Aiqing, go back and arrange it as soon as possible." Zhu Youxiao looked at Han Yi and said with a smile.

"In that case, the minister will retire." Han Yi bowed and said.

Seeing that Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and didn't mean to continue to speak, Han Yi bowed down and retreated.

Zhu Youxiao looked at the back of Han Yi leaving, and a meaningful smile appeared on his face.

He stretched out his hand and gently tapped on the tabletop, and said slowly: "I'm afraid that this court is not peaceful again, but it is also an interesting thing, it seems that I am not reconciled!" ”

After saying this, Zhu Youxiao also stood up, flicked his sleeves and walked towards the harem.

It's better to accompany your own orb, there are fewer such messy thoughts over there.

Speaking of which, there is really no difference between this court and the harem, and as soon as there are more people, there will be more battles.

It's only been a few days since the court was stable?

When Empress Zhang saw Zhu Youxiao coming over with a calm face, she hurriedly greeted him with a gentle smile, and then gently grabbed Zhu Youxiao's hand with her hand, and asked softly, "Your Majesty, but you have something on your mind?" ”

Glancing at Empress Zhang, Zhu Youxiao shook his head and said with a smile: "There are too many messy things in this court, which day is there no upset thing?" But after seeing the orb, my mood was much better. ”

Heard Zhu Youxiao's words. Empress Zhang smiled shyly, grabbed Zhu Youxiao's arm, and said softly: "The concubine made some snacks, Your Majesty will taste them?" ”

"Okay, try the craftsmanship of the orb." Zhu Youxiao said with a smile.

The two men glanced at each other and walked into the room together.

Here Zhu Youxiao is accompanying Empress Zhang, and Han Yi has already left the Forbidden City.

With a long sigh of relief, he raised his sleeve and wiped the cold sweat on his forehead, and Han Yi felt better.

For the first time in a long time, he felt so nervous.

His Majesty has put too much pressure on him.

In fact, during the whole process of contact with His Majesty today, Han Yi knew deeply that his mind had never been hidden from His Majesty.

His Majesty did not demolish himself, and tolerated himself to continue to do it, and the reason was very simple, that is, what he said made His Majesty interested.

At the same time, Han Yi was also a little nervous, if Feng Congwu couldn't come up with something that satisfied His Majesty, then I was afraid that he would be finished.

Han Yi couldn't help but think of that Zhang Yu. Let's hope he doesn't let himself down.

After returning home, Han Yi asked people to find Zhang Yu as soon as possible.

After walking in from the outside, Zhang Yu saluted Han Yi and said respectfully: "Teacher, there is news about the affairs in the palace?" ”

"The old man went into the palace to talk to His Majesty, and His Majesty allowed Feng Congwu to enter the palace, and at the same time let you enter the palace together." Han Yi glanced at Zhang Yu, and after saying this, he didn't continue to say anything.

He wanted to see if Zhang Yu could comprehend anything.

"Your Majesty." Zhang Yu said with emotion, and then said: "Students are more confident. ”

Glancing at Zhang Yu, Han Yi said helplessly: "That's in front of Your Majesty." When you come to your majesty, you must be careful in your words and deeds. If your majesty is angry, then we will be done. When that time comes, I'm afraid you'll be severely punished as well. ”

"Thank you for your teachings." Zhang Yu hurriedly bowed down and said.

In fact, Zhang Yu knew that Han Yi was also afraid that he would implicate him, but this was also human nature, after all, everyone was now a grasshopper on a rope, and no one could escape.

What's more, when it comes to understanding the emperor, Han Yi must be deeper than himself. After all, he could only judge what kind of temperament this majesty was through a rough conjecture, but Han Yi was able to really get in touch with His Majesty.

So in this matter, there is no harm in listening to Han Yi by himself.

Seeing Zhang Yu so upright, Han Yi's heart was also relieved.

At this point, it can be regarded as a beginning. The next step is very crucial, mainly to see if Zhang Yu and Feng Congwu can convince His Majesty.

If they can convince His Majesty, then things will be very simple. So this matter is very important, Han Yi told Zhang Yu.

"Let's go back and get ready. When the day comes, the old man will take you into the palace. Han Yi said with a smile.

"The student is leaving." Zhang Yu hurriedly bowed down and said.

After Zhang Yu left, Han Yi gently picked up the tea cup on the table and took a sip, the expression on his face was a little deep.

I'm desperate this time, and I hope to have a good result.

Above the court, it can be regarded as very stable. It's a lot of commotion, but it's basically useless.

No one in the entire court dared to speak, and no one could make a fuss. If there are any petty officials of five or seven grades making trouble, they can't afford to make any waves.

So Zhu Youxiao's life is quite stable, which makes him feel very good.

Liaodong has now quieted down, and Xiong Tingbi has dealt with the Jurchen invasion well, and basically doesn't need Zhu Youxiao to worry about anything.

Everything is going smoothly on the side of the Baigong Academy.

Under such circumstances, the exams of the Royal Academy are finally about to begin.

Zhu Youxiao is still quite concerned about this matter. Although this is a simple pilot to the outside world, it is different for Zhu Youxiao.

Because in Zhu Youxiao's view. This royal academy is more about training officials for itself.

"Emperor, Han Ge is old." Chen Hong came to Zhu Youxiao's side and said respectfully.

Hearing Chen Hong's words, Zhu Youxiao's face showed a smile, this time the matter is interesting, I hope this Feng Congwu and Zhang Yu can bring him something fresh.

He smiled faintly and said, "Let them in." ”

"Yes, Emperor." Chen Hong agreed, then turned around and walked out to bring people.

It didn't take long for Han Yi and the three of them to walk in under the guidance of Chen Hong, and they were about to salute Zhu Youxiao.

Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "Okay, let's be polite." ”

Han Yi and the three of them immediately stood there respectfully and motionless.

Zhu Youxiao carefully looked at the two people standing beside Han Yi. The old one should be Feng Congwu, and the young man standing on the other side should be Zhang Yu.

Zhu Youxiao saw these two people and sighed softly.

Many things in this world are easy to change, such as people's hearts.

Sometimes, the human heart is the strongest and the least easy to shake; But sometimes, people's hearts are the easiest to waver.

Feng Congwu is a member of the Donglin Party, and now he has also chosen to change his ways. Zhu Youxiao's heart couldn't say what it felt, he glanced at Zhang Yu deeply.

Obviously, this young man played no small role in this incident. This man is a capable man, but he doesn't know where his ability is.

"Han Aiqing, since the person has already been brought, you can go back first." Zhu Youxiao looked at Han Yi and said with a gentle smile.

"Yes, Your Majesty. The minister retired. Han Yi agreed, bowed and retreated.

But when he left, he took a deep look at Zhang Yu. There is a warning in this eye, but it also contains hope.

After Han Yi left, Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "Han Aiqing recommended the two of you to me, so I will come and listen to it today." ”

As he spoke, Zhu Youxiao turned his head to look at Chen Hong and said, "Move a chair for Feng Aiqing." ”

This treatment is very high, which made Feng Congwu stunned, and hurriedly said: "Thank you, Your Majesty." ”

As for Zhang Yu, who was standing next to Feng Congwu, naturally he didn't have this treatment, so he could only stand behind Feng Congwu.

After Feng Congwu sat down, Zhu Youxiao said, "Feng Aiqing, there is a problem that has been bothering me. I searched for a lot of books and asked a lot of questions, but still no one could answer for me. Today, I also asked Feng Aiqing, what do you mean by reading the book of sages? ”

This may seem like a simple question, but it's a very difficult answer.

Because since Wen Tianxiang, there seems to be a standard answer to this question.

Because Wen Tianxiang once said, "Kong said that he became benevolent, and Meng said that he revolted, but his righteousness was exhausted, so he was benevolent." What do you learn when you read the books of the sages? Now and then, Shu is almost worthy of it. ”

Because Wen Tianxiang was so famous, all the literati regarded him as a role model, as an example that should be pursued as a courtier, so this sentence became famous.

When asked this question, everyone subconsciously thought that it was Wen Tianxiang's matter, so they answered directly.

But now that the emperor asks this, it is obvious that he did not let you say that.

After all, if the answer to this question is Wen Tianxiang's answer, then it is impossible for His Majesty not to know. Since His Majesty said that it had troubled him for a long time, then this question must not be so simple to answer.

As for the university's saying "self-cultivation governs the country, Qi family equalizes the world", it is definitely not the answer that His Majesty wants.

Because this answer is so simple, it is written in the book, just take it and read it, and everyone will say it.

So what His Majesty wants to ask is not this at all, but another answer.

This stumped Feng Congwu, he was not good at change, and he didn't know how to answer for a while.

Zhu Youxiao glanced at Feng Congwu, and there was no expression on his face.

Obviously, Feng Congwu couldn't answer his question, which made Zhu Youxiao a little disappointed.

Although you are changing very quickly, if you don't even understand this problem, then what are you going to do?

Glancing up at Zhang Yu, Zhu Youxiao noticed that he seemed to be moving, so he asked him, "What do you think?" ”

Zhang Yu saw Zhu Youxiao looking at him, and asked himself, and his heart moved.

In fact, it was something he hadn't thought of just now. Although he wanted to say it very much, His Majesty didn't ask, and he really didn't dare to say it.

Before coming here, Han Yi had instructed him not to talk nonsense. But I didn't expect His Majesty to ask.

Looking at Zhu Youxiao's expressionless face and very deep gaze, Zhang Yu's heart moved, and then he bowed down and said: "Students think that reading the book of sages is to serve the country with loyalty. ”

After hearing this, Feng Congwu's face on the side moved.

In Feng Congwu's view, this answer is too vulgar, and it is also inconsistent with the ideals of the literati. The most important thing is that some of them are too flattering to His Majesty.

But thinking of Zhang Yu's character, Feng Congwu was not surprised, he was such a person.

Zhu Youxiao listened to Zhang Yu's words and smiled softly. There is really no lower limit to this Zhang Yu.

However, for Zhang Yu's statement, Zhu Youxiao was noncommittal. Because his answer doesn't mean anything at all.

In the eyes of today's readers, they study for self-cultivation, family harmony, governing the country, and leveling the world, at least that's what they say.

To put it more broadly, reading is for reason, not for the sake of the emperor's loyalty. What are they courtiers for? It is to Jun Yao Shun.

To put it bluntly, it is to make the emperor as holy as Yao Shun.

This to Jun Yao Shun is very interesting, it is the meaning of let, and it is they themselves who are emphasized.

Who made the emperor as holy as Yao Shun?

It was these of them who were courtiers, not to listen to the emperor. If you listen to the emperor, you will become a traitor, and you will become a person like Jinyiwei and Donglin Party who criticize them.

Therefore, even if someone puts forward this proposal, there is no way to implement it in this era, but it will be criticized by public opinion and regarded by more people as a manifestation of flattery to the emperor.

seems to be flattering himself, but Zhu Youxiao feels that he has not flattered the place, which may be the limitation of this era.

If you ask the eunuch and the Jinyi guard this question, Zhu Youxiao will get the same answer.

So he glanced at Feng Congwu and Zhang Yu, and said with a smile: "I have an idea, I think Confucianism pays attention to self-cultivation, Qi family, governing the country, and leveling the world." I won't talk about this self-cultivation and the Qi family, it's mainly about the reader and himself. ”

"I also know that there is still knowledge and sincerity in front of me, but this is not what I want to talk about. What I want to say is the latter, why do literati read? Why do generals practice martial arts? ”

"Just now Zhang Yu said that you were loyal to the monarch and served the country, I felt that I owed some grace and seemed a little stingy. On the contrary, I felt that the literati studying, the military generals practicing martial arts, the farmers farming and weaving, and the merchants operating for only one purpose, that is, for the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty, for the Ming Dynasty to rise in the world, and to be able to deter the world. ”

"Therefore, I think that readers should read for the rise of the Ming Dynasty, and only after knowing why they are reading will they know what to do next. What do you think? ”

As he spoke, Zhu Youxiao turned his head to look at Zhang Yu and the others, with a smile on his face.

Although Zhu Youxiao's tone was very light, there was a thick indiscriminity in his words.

Zhang Yu instantly realized that His Majesty was asking them to accept this idea, and turned back to use this idea as the main tone of their school's propaganda. Don't say anything else, this is the first point, and it must be in the first place.

Compared with the slogan of loyalty to the monarch and serving the country, reading for the rise of the Ming Dynasty is indeed more majestic.

Most crucially, this formulation is more acceptable to readers.

Because Da Ming contains too much. Jun contains only one person, and Da Ming also contains more and more things.

Saying that reading for the rise of the Ming Dynasty is more lofty than saying that reading for the sake of loyalty to the monarch and serving the country.

This is what His Majesty wants the scholars to do, and he also hopes that his own people can teach the readers.