Chapter 308: The Great Philosopher
Li Guanqi invited the rich people of Yangzhou, of course, not just for any donation, he wanted to take this opportunity to give these rich people in Yangzhou a disadvantage. This trip to Yangzhou made Li Guanqi realize that the Great Qian Dynasty did not have money, but that the money was not in the hands of the court and the people. On the one hand, the imperial court was overstretched, and the people's livelihood withered, but on the other hand, the merchant class led by the wealthy people in Yangzhou let a lot of money grow mold there.
After eating a banquet, Li Guanqi was surprised and delighted, surprised that the rich man in Yangzhou was so rich, and he donated two million taels casually; The good thing is that if you can make use of all the money in the hands of these rich people, why worry that Daqian will not develop rapidly? You know, although these rich people have money, they don't know how to use it, either to buy houses, buy beautiful women, or put them in the cellar to grow mold, which is a complete waste.
Of course, although the rich people are rich, they all earn it themselves, and although Li Guanqi is the emperor, he can't directly confiscate his property. Wouldn't that be a robber? Killing the rich and helping the poor sounds like a good thing, but it's actually no different from killing chickens and taking eggs.
Li Guanqi will not be stupid to snatch the money in the hands of the rich people in Yangzhou, and the rich people in Yangzhou are so good at making money, it is also a force that can be used. You can let them make money from foreigners.
However, Li Guanqi will never let the money in the hands of these rich people continue to be moldy, but for the time being, he has not yet figured out how to let these rich people obediently take out the money and use it for national construction and improving people's livelihood.
The next day, Li Guanqi went to Yangzhou Academy lightly, after all, this was his "business" in Yangzhou this time, and he also wanted to take this opportunity to give a good lesson to the students of Yangzhou Academy. You must know that most of the students of Yangzhou Academy are the children of wealthy people in Yangzhou, and they can turn their minds around. But there is no harm in it.
Yangzhou Academy is located in the copper mountain in the suburbs of Yangzhou, surrounded by Qingxi lush forest, the environment is extraordinarily elegant, and all kinds of buildings of the academy are all over the mountain, scattered, like a paradise. It is indeed a good place to read quietly.
Li Guanqi walked into the gate of the academy together accompanied by Zhou Yawen, Lu Chunming, and the heads of the Tang, Chen, and Lu families, while Liang Xiao, the head of the Liang family, was ill in the future.
Chen Xun, the patriarch of the Chen clan, said with a smile while leading the way in front: "Your Majesty is here, I don't know how many students are overjoyed, it is a blessing for the students to be able to get His Majesty's teachings!" Li Guanqi came to Yangzhou Academy, and the happiest person should be him, because although Yangzhou Academy is jointly organized by the four major families, it is managed by the Chen family.
Tang Liang, the head of the Tang family next to him, also laughed and said, "Exactly." When the academy heard that His Majesty was coming, it was really thunderous, Your Majesty, please!"
After visiting the entire academy, Li Guanqi couldn't help but sigh that the rumors were indeed true, and such a masterpiece could only be done by these Jiangnan wang clans. The book building of the academy is even more eye-catching for Li Guanqi, and most of the books in the collection are rare books, which are more than the collection of books in the palace, and they are more precious.
Many students of Yangzhou Academy heard that they were going to give lectures in person. The entire university hall has already been crowded with people. Of course, these students weren't really looking forward to what Li Guanqi was saying. It's just that no one doesn't want to see the emperor.
Under the attention of everyone, a man who was too young to believe walked onto the podium, his face was delicate and masculine, tall and thin without losing his strength, with a calm and calm smile on his face, and his eyes glanced in front of everyone. Said: "I have heard the style of the academy for a long time, and I can see it today, it is really a blessing for three lives!"
Although everyone knew that Jinzi had just ascended the throne, they would have thought that he was such a handsome young man, even younger than most of these students. It was a surprise.
Li Guanqi continued: "Before I came to Yangzhou, I heard a story, which was very interesting, but I said that there was a talented man in the south of the Yangtze River, who was dashing by nature, and did not admire fame in his life, but only lived in seclusion in the mountains and forests for pleasure. Idle to write a green mountain to sell, so that the world does not make evil money', what do you think of this person? ”
This poem is a poem that Li Guanqi liked very much before the crossing, the author is Tang Bohu, of course there is no Tang Bohu at this time, and there is no poem, but after Li Guanqi crossed, especially the emperor in the two years, his views on things have changed a lot, and he will use this poem to make a fuss.
As soon as Li Guanqi's question was asked, although everyone below showed a thoughtful look, no one dared to get up and answer.
Li Guanqi knew that this was because of his identity as an emperor, his eyes swept away, and he saw a white-clothed scholar in the front, so he smiled at him: "This scholar is literary and handsome, and he can be called a handsome and talented man, I don't know how much money he has used in this life to create evil in the world?" As soon as the words fell, the audience immediately burst into laughter.
The white-clothed scholar had a red face and red ears, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty clearly sees that the students are shallow and ugly, what kind of talent can be regarded there!"
Li Guanqi said with a smile: "Although modesty is a virtue, if you are too modest, you will lose your sharpness and eventually become a pedantic person!" Answer the questions and let me see if you're a genius!"
The white-clothed scholar showed a serious expression and said slowly: "The person Your Majesty said may exist, but it is a born person, and it is not enough to take it!"
Li Guanqi nodded, this student is not an illusory person, it seems that he is still a little sharp, so he said: "I would like to hear the details!"
The white-clothed scholar said: "My generation should serve the family and the country and seek the welfare of the people, if we only care about personal pleasure, we will inevitably go astray!"
Li Guanqi nodded and said: "What you say is reasonable, the rise and fall of the world, the husband is responsible, the good is to help the world, and the poor are good alone!" At the height of the temple, you are worried about the people, and you are worried about the king of the rivers and lakes. ”
The students below were all shocked, thinking carefully about the meaning of these words, and then re-looking at this young man who was about the same age as himself, but had a unique temperament.
Of course, these words were also "plagiarized" by Li Guanqi, but these words are all wise sayings, which will of course shock these students. In fact, not only these students, but even Zhou Yawen and Lu Chunming were also very shocked, they only thought that Li Guanqi was a young and promising monarch before, but now after listening to these words, they were convinced in their hearts.
Li Guanqi's Yangzhou Academy has received great results. Although he did not stay in the academy for long, he deeply captured the hearts of all the students.
As for Li Guanqi's famous sayings, such as "the rise and fall of the world, the husband is responsible", "at the height of the temple, worry about the people, and at the distance of the rivers and lakes, worry about the king", "the worries of the world first, and the joy of the world after the world" were made into plaques and hung in a conspicuous place in Yangzhou Academy. Later, it spread so quickly to other places that later, all the seowon in the country used these words to educate their students.
This effect was not expected by Li Guanqi in advance, but he was happy to see this situation, although this does not exclude the factor of the subordinate officials, but the positive impact will be greater, because the students are still pure after all. (To be continued......)