The next day, the Mandarin Palace.

In order to reflect the importance of this feast, Zhu Qizhen deliberately set up the lecture place in the Wenhua Palace.

The officials who attended were mainly the Jishi of the Hanlin Academy, so the Hanlin Temple, which had been deserted for many years, finally came back to life.

In each imperial examination of the Ming Dynasty, there are about 300 people on the list of Jinshi, and only 50 can stay in the Hanlin Academy, and these people will be awarded the status of Shujishi, continue to stay in the Hanlin Academy to study, and then be awarded various official positions.

Therefore, the Hanlin Academy is also known as the storage place of the Ming court.

There is a custom that non-Kujishi will not enter the cabinet, so Shujishi is known as "the prime minister".

However, it is such a group of top readers, but in the past five years, they have gradually been left out in the cold until no one cares.

Looking at the bustling crowd, Wang Jiuao secretly made up his mind in his heart that this banquet was the beginning of the comeback of the Hanlin Academy!

Yesterday, the emperor just negotiated a big deal of nearly 200 million silver with Guan Bai of the Japanese Kingdom, and he is in a good mood.

At the gate of the palace, there is a special person to guard, and all the scholars who participate in the lecture must be searched and checked, and then registered.

After all, the emperor wants to come in person, and he can't be sloppy.

From dawn to sunrise, it took two full hours to finally complete the count.

There were hundreds of Confucian scholars who came today, and they greeted each other.

This kind of scene is very rare, as the saying goes, there is no first in literature, there is no second in martial arts, and no one among the literati looks at anyone pleasing to the eye.

Today's situation is a happy one, because everyone knows in their hearts that now it is necessary to unify the guns to the outside world, and it is not too late to take down the Academy of Sciences first, and then fight inwardly.

"The emperor has arrived!"

Everyone hurriedly shut their mouths and bowed in unison.

Zhu Qizhen was wearing regular clothes, and walked into the Wenhua Hall under the support of Cao Nai, Zhang Yi, Yang Shan and others.

"Long live my emperor!"

The Confucian scholars present shouted long live one after another, and they were excited at the moment, beyond words.

I have been studying hard for more than ten years, just to be able to get ahead one day and be a master.

Knowing that I am fortunate to face the saint today is to have the opportunity to show my talents.

Therefore, many people stay up all night, thinking hard about how to stand out and let the emperor take a look.

Even the self-proclaimed Sun Changhe is the same.

Soaring, right now!

Zhu Qizhen lagged behind, his eyes swept around everyone, and he said with a smile: "Zhu Qing is flat!" ”

"Emperor Xie!"

Zhu Qizhen continued: "In recent years, I have had a lot of things, and I haven't had a feast for a long time. Wang Qing, what is today's theme? ”

Wang Jiuao, the master of the academy, hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the theme chosen today is for benevolent government. ”

"Renzheng, that's good!"

Zhu Qizhen nodded and said, "Then let's start!" ”

"Obey the order!"

Wang Jiuao saluted again, then looked at everyone, and said: "The emperor has a decree, today he has opened his mouth widely, and he has been studying the Zhou Rite in the next few days. ”

Everyone was excited, because in Confucianism, there was so much knowledge about benevolence.

Especially in view of the current situation and the trend of profit-oriented, it is simply an excellent opportunity for Confucianism to develop its ambitions.

Wang Jiuao also thought so, so he moved out of Zhou Li at the beginning, which alluded to the current atmosphere and people's hearts.

"The foreign dynasty asks the people, and the political affairs of the country still ask the people, so the noble can ask the cheap, the virtuous can ask the unscrupulous, and the old can ask the young, only the Tao is done. Kong Wenzi was ashamed to ask, the master is virtuous......"

Hearing these familiar words, the crowd began to get excited, and some were even wiping tears from their eyes.

“…… Benevolence is on top, and good people are below. The higher cannot keep the people from starving, and the lower cannot keep the officials from chilling. Therefore, it is said that benevolent government is not as good as rule by virtue, and it is better to rule by doing nothing than to rule by doing. If he loses his righteousness, the king is not as good as his subordinates......"

Wang Jiuao talked eloquently, but he controlled the time very well, because he still had to leave a chance for others to speak, so he seemed to be "opening up his speech".

And what he did himself, saying that it was throwing bricks and leading the way, was actually setting the tone for today's feast.

I'll give you a start, and you just follow my wishes.

Everyone gathered here today in order to bring down the Academy of Sciences, first of all, we must clarify this goal, and we must not talk nonsense.

All of you here are human spirits among human spirits, how can you not know his intentions.

Therefore, the next two Hanlin lectures are basically the narratives of benevolence in the Four Books and Five Classics.

Zhu Qizhen listened carefully, and then said: "I heard that there are students from all over the world who are here today, since they are here, don't sit still, express your opinions." ”

After hearing this, everyone was even more excited in their hearts, and the opportunity came.

Wang Jiuao stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, Sun Changhe of Jiangsu Donglin Academy is known as a great Confucian, and he is here to attend this banquet today. ”

Zhu Qizhen nodded: "Very good!" ”

Everyone looked towards Sun Changhe, their eyes full of anticipation, but also envious and jealous eyes.

Sun Changhe was already in tears, and fell to his knees with a pop.

"The old decay has the courage to say, since ancient times, those who do not cultivate virtue can have a long national fortune?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone gasped.

You are so bold, you dare to pick up the tiger's whiskers when you come up!

These words almost pointed at the emperor's nose and scolded him in person, you lack virtue, you are finished!

knew that Sun Changhe was a great Confucian in the world, but he didn't expect it to be so shocking, which suddenly overshadowed others.

The disciples of Donglin Academy were also shocked, today's teacher is really fighting!

This is to show the wind and bones with life, life and death, and fight here.

Everyone held their breath and waited.

If the emperor is furious, this Sun Changhe will not be able to cut off a hundred heads.

He is gambling on his life, if he wins, he has an unlimited future, and if he loses, then everyone will finish playing together.

This move was very ruthless, because he was not only gambling with his own life, but also added the entire Shilin, including all the Confucian disciples of the Hanlin Academy.

Even if the emperor is unhappy, he must consider whether he killed everyone present.

Above the main hall, there was a sudden silence, only the sound of breathing remained.

In the eyes of everyone, Zhu Qizhen did not show anger or agreement, but said lightly: "I just said that you can speak freely today, if you have anything to say, it doesn't hurt to say it, I will never blame." ”

Sun Changhe's hanging heart finally landed, and then said: "I heard that the Wa State is a small country in the East China Sea, the land is barren, and the people's livelihood is not rich, but its monarch has always advocated the cultivation of virtue, pro-virtuous ministers, far villains, and prohibiting extravagance. ”

Zhu Qizhen nodded and said: "A good one is in Beijing, what you said is right, this person has a deep attainment in Confucianism, and he is by no means an idle person." ”

Sun Changhe's face showed joy, and he continued: "When I was a young man, I had an acquaintance with a good one, and before this person entered the Hajj, he stayed in Donglin Academy in Jiangsu for a few days, lecturing and discussing scriptures, and he longed for Confucius and Mencius sages. ”

The three disciples behind him couldn't help but think when they heard the four words of Donglin Academy.

Now that even the emperor knows about Donglin Academy, it seems that it will really soar in the future!

"The Japanese still regard the learning of the saints as a treasure, why do I turn my back on the learning of the saints and treat it as dross?"

"For example, today when extravagance prevails, the people are quarreling over petty profits. There are even more scholars, who put their minds on the strange skills and tricks, and in the long run, they will definitely collapse and the clay pot will thunder. ”

"A good person is the state of the country, the prime minister of the government affairs, this person once said, I am a state of etiquette, and I rule the world with benevolence and filial piety, why is the world declining and morality declining?"

"If it goes on like this, my luck will be exhausted, and the old man will risk death today, and I hope the emperor will think twice!"

Sun Changhe's words can be described as extremely clever, he grabbed a straw and made a big fuss.

Even the Japanese people respect Confucianism as a holy scripture, but I Daming abandoned it, are you fooled by the emperor?

Of course, one and the other is just an example, and talents like the Wa Kingdom are rare, and there is no one in ten thousand, but ...... These don't matter, it doesn't matter what kind of person Ichijo Kaneliang is, or whether the country is a state of etiquette or not.

No one will personally go to the Wa Kingdom to investigate, as long as they can use it to criticize reality, it is enough.

Zhu Qizhen still looked relaxed and asked, "Others, do you have anything else to say?" ”

Everyone has begun to blush, Sun Changhe dares to risk the world's disapproval, his reputation is afraid that it will soon spread all over the country, and the future future is limitless!

Even if we were to speak now, it would not be possible to utter more intense rhetoric.

After all...... You can't really point at the emperor's nose and scold, right?

Sun Changhe kowtowed and said: "The words of old decay may be ridiculous, if you anger the holy face because of this, you will be punished!" ”

He dared to say these words, and he was fully prepared.

Even if the emperor is angry and dragged out to beat the court staff, it is worth it.

Behind him, Xia Shaopeng, Cen Guangyao, and Wei Hao bowed at the same time and said: "The way to govern the country lies in cultivating morality, if you don't cultivate morality, then the shame will be gone, please think twice!" ”

They had already seen that the emperor was not angry.

Then why don't you hurry up and show off, what are you waiting for?

Zhu Qizhen looked at Wang Jiuao again and asked, "Wang Qing, what do you think?" ”

Wang Jiuao saluted and said: "Mr. Sun's words are also the heartfelt words of the ministers. ”

"In this way, you also agree that the current Ming Dynasty is declining and lacks virtue?"

"Minister...... Ten thousand deaths! ”

Zhu Qizhen sighed faintly and asked, "Is it true that the country of Wa is so virtuous, even more so than my Ming?" ”

Wang Jiuao hurriedly said: "From his words and deeds, as well as the courtesy of Corporal Lixian, it is extremely admirable. ”

Zhu Qizhen looked at everyone and asked, "Do all of you think like this?" ”

If everyone doesn't answer, they just acquiesce.

"In that case, I should listen to your advice."

When Wang Jiuao, Sun Changhe and others heard this, they all showed joy.

The emperor is finally going to repent, and the next thing is to restart Confucianism and suppress the Academy of Sciences!

Zhu Qizhen's face was heavy, and he said: "Today, I am quite emotional, the great prosperity of the Japanese country is benevolent, and it has been in the forefront of the Ming Dynasty, and I must not take it lightly, I should send an envoy to the Japanese country to seek the way to govern the world!" ”

Wang Jiuao: ......

Sun Changhe: ......

All of them:......

Zhu Qizhen continued: "Come on, announce a good and good temple!" ”

In the midst of everyone's eyes, a good man slowly walked up to the Wenhua Hall and bowed.

Zhu Qizhen said: "The Qing family has played, I want to learn the advanced culture of my Ming Dynasty, and I Ming also want to learn the way of governing the world of the Ming Dynasty, I think about it, this matter is not trivial, if only a small number of people are sent over, I am afraid that it will be difficult to show the effect, you might as well, all the Qing people here will go, so that it shows that the court attaches great importance to this matter." ”

Ichijo Kaneliang didn't seem a little confident, and when he asked for someone, he didn't dare to open his mouth.

Isn't it too much to have already bought the most advanced train and steamer from other people, and to get people away?

Looking around, there are hundreds of people in the Wenhua Palace, and there must be protégés and disciples behind these people, counting at least a few thousand!

So many people...... Give it all to me?

He quietly pinched his thigh, which hurt a little, and it didn't seem to be a dream.

Zhu Qizhen sighed, and then said: "I tell you that all of you here are the pillars of the Ming Dynasty, and I am reluctant to send them away, but in order to find the way to govern the world, I can only endure the pain for a while. ”

Ichijo listened to it, but for some reason, I always felt a little unreliable in my heart, but I couldn't tell what was wrong.

Wang Jiuao asked cautiously, "Your Majesty, the minister...... Are you going too? ”

"Of course!"

Zhu Qizhen nodded, and said solemnly: "The Hanlin Academy, the official of the Qing family, is a model of Confucianism in the world, so it is natural to provoke this banner, and Donglin Academy, I heard that there are thousands of students, and this time we will go to the Japanese country to exchange and study, and it will be of great use to return to the dynasty in the future." ”

Sun Changhe was already stunned on the spot, his expression was confused, and he didn't know what to do.

What's the situation, why did he suddenly send it to the Japanese country?

What I said just now was very good, reasonable, and the emperor listened very carefully...... Oops, it may be that there is too much talk about the Wa Kingdom, so that the emperor believes it, this, this...... Isn't it self-defeating?

At this time, he didn't dare to change his words, saying that everything was his own nonsense.

Otherwise, it is the sin of deceitful king, and the calf is completely destroyed.

On the Wenhua Palace, the crows are silent.

All the Confucian scholars, whether they were officials or students, were all dumbfounded.

Everyone's eyes gradually focused on Sun Changhe, if it weren't for this old guy's touting, would there be this?

Seeing this, Zhu Qizhen smiled faintly and said, "It seems that everyone agrees, that's good, Zhang Qing!" ”

Zhang Yi hurriedly replied: "The minister is here!" ”

"Record today's feast, remember it carefully, especially with a large number of participants, and then according to the roster, the Ministry of Rites will take the lead in formulating an itinerary for exchange and study in the Japanese country."

"Obey the order!"

Zhang Yi finally understood why the emperor suddenly held a banquet.

Take this opportunity to send out all the Confucian students in the world, ruthless enough!

(End of chapter)