"You are Yu Qian."

Jiang Xinghuo looked at the child in front of him, and he was a little distracted for a moment.

This sense of confusion becomes especially strong when the historical line of the characters is completely altered and intertwined with reality.

"It's the grass people."

Yu Qian responded politely, and his little face was still expressionless, as if he didn't know how much trouble his words just now would cause.

"Childlike words are unscrupulous."

Zhu Di revealed the matter lightly in one sentence, and everyone in the main hall breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhu Difu said again: "It's really a pure heart, when I visited West Lake last year, I felt that your doll was unusual. As for your confusion about why Jinyiwei brought Ling here, it is because there are rules in the dynasty, the princes and grandsons need to be accompanied by the folk handsome people to study, and the accommodation, books, paper and pencils, clothes, etc. are all free, and you are selected according to this rule. ”

At this time, Zhu Di had already walked out of his previous state of contemplation and returned to his former majesty, and his silence gave Yu Qian a lot of pressure when he spoke.

Of course, Yu Qian recognized Zhu Di and the chubby Zhu Gaochi, the two who pretended to be rich businessmen and guards last year, and now after completely determining the reason for coming to Beijing this time, he made some determination.

Yu Qian looked up at Jiang Xinghuo, and saw that this world-famous Ming national teacher was looking at him with complicated eyes.

"Yu Qian, this is Yu Qian, will you be the one who inherits my ideals?"

Just when Jiang Xinghuo was still thinking about it, if he was replaced by another young man, he might not dare to speak again because of fear of the powerful and other reasons, but for Qian, it was completely the opposite, he pondered for a few seconds, and then slowly shook his head: "Please also ask Your Majesty to give me a return to my hometown." ”

"Huh?"

Hearing this answer, the main hall fell silent again.

Zhu Di frowned.

He originally thought that the kindness he threw out, the other party would immediately accept it.

After all, a child of Yu Qian's age, the easiest thing to satisfy is glory and wealth and brocade clothes and jade food, and the prince's grandson eats the same, wearing silk and satin, just follow the study, the classmates are all children of the Zhu Sect, and there will be no shortage of a good future in the future, why not do it?

"Although I am young and have not been taught by a famous teacher, I still understand the truth of this heaven and earth."

"Flies are attached, and it is easy to be ashamed; Dogroe pine, high is high, it is inevitable to climb the shame. ”

Zhu Gaochi gave Zhu Gaosui a look, and the latter squinted his eyes to make a deep gaze, and said angrily when he heard it: "The kid is presumptuous!" ”

However, to everyone's surprise, Yu Qian did not flinch, met everyone's surprised eyes, and calmly explained: "It is called the foundation of trouble, and desire is the medium of dispersion, what I learned here may not be suitable for me, I hope to learn the things of sages well, spread them all over the world, and benefit the world." ”

There was silence in the main hall, and as Yu Qian clearly confided in each word, everyone fell into a short period of contemplation.

At this moment, everyone suddenly understood why His Majesty personally ordered Jinyiwei to take this child into Beijing and send him to the main hall.

Unlike other children, they are all today's princes and nobles, even if they don't have any credit, they can be shaded by blood, but Yu Qian is different, Yu Qian is just from an ordinary family, although his grandfather was the head of the Ministry of Industry during the Hongwu years, but for these people, it can still be called no background at all.

And today, while facing great temptation, he still did not lose his original intention and adhered to his own beliefs, which is really rare.

However, Yu Qian's uprightness obviously angered some powerful people and made them feel unhappy.

Why, just your little doll understands the big truth? You think it's a shame to cling to the powerful, how can I look down on you?

At this moment, Jiang Xinghuo spoke.

"Establish a career, everything must be done from the ground, if you don't admire the reputation, it will become a false fruit, the truth is the truth, the knowledge is the knowledge, you stay with me to learn science for a period of time, if you think it is not appropriate, and then your majesty will return it to your hometown."

Yu Qian asked suspiciously: "Dare to ask the national teacher, what is science?" ”

"The so-called science is the empirical study of concrete things and their objective laws."

"The method used by the national teacher to pray for rain is science?"

"Yes."

Between the two of them asking and answering, Yu Qian was a little moved.

Science is a concept that he has never imagined, and the most intuitive power caused by science makes him want to understand.

"In that case, I'm willing to learn."

After hesitating for a few breaths, Yu Qian nodded in response.

"Okay."

Jiang Xinghuo shook his head.

Yu Qian is a smart child, and as long as he mentions it a little, he will be able to comprehend it quickly.

After a short period of twists and turns, Jiang Xinghuo continued to test the children's endowment and nature, and then ended the first lesson of the school year.

Zhu Gaochi also deliberately patted Yu Qian's shoulder and said, "Study hard." ”

Yu Qian responded seriously and watched Zhu Di leave with the rest of the people.

After the crowd dissipated, according to Jiang Xinghuo's permission, Yu Qian turned around and sat down again, his eyes fell on the pile of book scrolls stored in the main hall, and his gaze gradually focused.

He reached out and picked up a copy on the bottom floor, flipped through it, and quickly immersed his gaze in it.

In the main hall, the sun fell, and Yu Qian's figure was stretched.

He was immersed in the ocean of knowledge, forgetting all his troubles and worries, and even oblivious to the passage of time.

Until the silence was broken by the sound of hurried footsteps, and a eunuch in a blue robe hurriedly arrived.

"The national teacher, please go to the Wenhua Hall to talk about it."

Hearing the eunuch's voice, Yu Qian came back to his senses, and his eyes flickered.

What does the national teacher do with himself?

He had doubts in his heart, but he immediately got up, followed behind the eunuch, and walked towards the Wenhua Palace.

Outside the Wenhua Palace, Jiang Xinghuo was holding his hands to look at the scenery, and it was not strange for the officials in scarlet robes around him to pass by, compared to them, Jiang Xinghuo in a green shirt simply stood out from the crowd.

Of course, Jiang Xinghuo had just finished dealing with a day's affairs, and the president's law change affairs Yamen did a good job when he left Beijing, Old Man Zhuo had excellent ability, and Guo Jin and Chai Che had never slackened, so he reported the phased results of the examination to Emperor Yongle and some other things.

Yu Qian saluted respectfully: "I have seen the national teacher." ”

Looking at the sweaty look on Yu Qian's forehead, Jiang Xinghuo asked.

"Why are you sweating?"

"The pace of the lieutenant is too fast, some can't keep up, I heard that there are rules in the palace, you can't run, you can only follow small steps."

"The rules are made by men."

Jiang Xinghuo's words, Yu Qian didn't understand for the time being, but he should understand soon.

"Where to stay at night? Have you arranged a dormitory? ”

Of course, you can't live in the palace like Zhu Zhanji, in fact, even the palace outside the harem has to be locked at night.

And Yu Qian's "folk handsomeness" is unique, maybe there is a relevant yamen arrangement, or not, Yu Qian can't say, anyway, he hasn't received any notice for the time being.

"I don't know."

Jiang Xinghuo was not surprised, nodded and asked.

"Do you have any money?"

Yu Qian was stunned and said honestly: "Before leaving, my mother stuffed some treasure money, which were sewn into the inner lining. ”

"Oh."

Jiang Xinghuo took out a silver coin from his sleeve, the one left by Li Jinglong, and threw it into the air.

Yu Qian stretched out his hand to catch it and held it in his palm.

"Give it to me."

Yu Qian obediently handed it over, and Jiang Xinghuo withdrew it into his sleeve.

"After paying the tuition and visiting the teacher, go back to live with me."

Well, of course, Jiang Xinghuo's own mansion is still being renovated, so he is generous to others and directly makes decisions for the old monk.

A little gray horse was led over, Jiang Xinghuo first threw Yu Qian to the saddle and sat firmly, and then turned over on the horse himself, and rode slowly in the palace at sunset.

The surrounding palace people were still walking in small steps, and Yu Qian finally understood what Jiang Xinghuo meant when he said "rules are set by people".

Yu Qian's gaze fell in the distance, looking at the cornices and arches under the sunset, as if he had seen another scene, a scene that he couldn't see when he originally looked at the perspective of adults who could only see their waists-

"Is this the Imperial Palace?" It was as if he was in a dream.

"Yes, it is the center of the whole world, and it is also the center of all peoples."

Xiao Qian sat upright on the horse, and only spoke after a while: "Did I say the wrong thing today?" ”

Jiang Xinghuo patted him on the shoulder, signaling him not to be so nervous: "I didn't say anything wrong, even if I said it wrong, it doesn't matter, it's normal for people to say the wrong thing and do the wrong thing, practice-reflection-practice, in order to do things right, everything is right, that is a saint, how can there be a saint in the world?" ”

"I've heard people say that the national teacher is an immortal."

"Hmm."

"What's that like in the sky?"

"Sun Wukong eats bananas every day without peeling, and the roaring dog urinates and urins at Nantianmen every night."

“.”

The Rongguo Mansion is not far from the Imperial City, in fact, all the mansions of the top nobles are in this area, so it didn't take long for the little gray horse to arrive.

The mysteriously missing old monk has not yet returned, and the two real people, Zhang and Yuan, who are uncontrolled, were originally discussing the issue of chemistry (alchemy) enthusiastically, but with the visit of Xu Miaojin and two little nieces of the Wei State Mansion next door, the two inadvertently learned about what happened in the main hall today, and turned to discuss the issue of "fairness".

Xu Miaojin was about to put down the bundle and go back to the next door, and was meeting Jiang Xinghuo who was carrying Yu Qian back.

Xu Miaojin's slender fingers lightly supported the cloud gauze shawl, wearing a pale yellow robe, the skirt was decorated with satin flying flowers, looking dignified and gorgeous, her eyes were clear and bright, revealing a white and slender neck, and looked at the man in front of her: "Mr. Jiang." ”

Jiang Xinghuo is not interested in vulgar tricks, but when people say hello, it is not good to ignore them.

"Miss Xu."

Jiang Xinghuo maintained a smirk on his face that was as warm as jade: "Why are you here?" ”

Xian'er and Rong'er looked curiously at Yu Qian, who was standing in front of Jiang Xinghuo, and it was the first time they saw the new classmate acting a little cramped and uneasy.

"Come to send the bundle, Mr. Jiang, this is the bundle of my family Xian'er and Rong'er."

After meeting a few times, Xu Miaojin was not shy, handed over the jerky, and said generously.

Shushu is the meaning of salted pork jerky, which means that when students or parents meet teachers for the first time, they must first give gifts to show respect, which is the apprenticeship ceremony prescribed by Confucius.

"Zhu Zi's Language" clearly says this, "The ancients did not see each other empty-handed, the bundle was worthless, and the lamb goose was more valuable." (Song) Zhenzong, the feast is said to this point, Yun: The sage teaches people to also need money. ”

Therefore, it is not that the Duke of Wei can't afford to give a worship ceremony, so he can only fool around with bacon, but there is an ancient ceremony here.

Of course, after receiving the bundle, you also have to return the gift, and the gift is not in the lightness, but in the presence or not.

But Jiang Xinghuo naturally has no longevity, he glanced around, Yuan Heng and Zhang Yuchu, two bull-nosed veterans, hid far away at this time, looking at him gloatingly, these two people may have some secret dragon essence tiger elixir, exorcism and protection talismans and the like, but it is not easy to return the gift.

“……”

Jiang Xinghuo was silent for a few breaths, stretched out his hand to catch the oil paper bag handed by Xu Miaojin, and said, "Then thank you Miss Xu." ”

After that, he raised his feet and walked inside, his steps were steady and calm, and his posture fluttered like a feather in the wind, which was unforgettable.

Xu Miaojin looked at the back of the other party leaving in a chic manner, looking stunned, as if she didn't expect Jiang Xinghuo to suddenly accept the restraints, and she didn't expect him to treat herself so calmly.

Thinking of this, Xu Miaojin felt an inexplicable sense of loss in her heart, she sighed slightly, and was about to pull her two little nieces to turn around and leave.

"Wait a minute."

A male voice came from behind him, with an imperceptible tension.

Xu Miaojin turned around in surprise, and saw Jiang Xinghuo, who had originally left, turned back with a pot in his hand. Leek.

"Shangshu Xia Xiaozheng" said: "There are leeks in the first month (vegetable garden)", leeks have a long history of planting in China, but they are still very rare when used as gifts.

"The cultivation of new compound fertilizers is still in the experimental stage, and it is given to children to cultivate a scientific spirit, pay attention to confidentiality."

After that, Jiang Xinghuo also flipped a booklet in his hand.

——Introduction to Basic Chemistry I

"It can be used to stir-fry meat!"

"You can let the cat hide inside!"

Xu Miaojin glared at the two chirping little nieces, and then took the pot of lush leeks.

"That, that's it, thanks, thanks, ginger, first, sheng, it's over."

Xu Miaojin was obviously enraged by this pot of leeks, and her words had a strange tone.

Although Jiang Xinghuo gave her a good impression, she lowered her posture like this, and only got a pot of leeks, the other party was obviously despising herself, and even exceeded the scale of due courtesy and politeness on the surface, which inevitably made Xu Miaojin a little angry.

Jiang Xinghuo didn't seem to hear it at all.

"You're welcome, as it should be."

Then he clapped his hands and walked in with Yu Qian, where the two disrespectful Taoist priests were sitting on chairs and laughing.

The corners of Jiang Xinghuo's mouth twitched: "What were you guys talking about just now?" ”

"What this little doll said in the main hall is fair."

Xian'er's voice came: "Huh? What is the use of fairness? ”

Jiang Xinghuo was slightly stunned, Xu Miaojin didn't leave with his two little nieces, but followed in angrily with the pot of leeks.

Rong'er was clever and directly made an excuse for her sister-in-law: "We have to study!" ”

"That's right! We're going to talk to the new students! Xian'er reacted.

If Jiang Xinghuo politely gave some normal gifts, they would go back to the next door directly, but Jiang Xinghuo's actions completely made Xu Miaojin let go of the noble cultivation of Tianhuang, didn't you drive me away, I won't.

In fact, Xu Miaojin just broke the defense, girls, the less they are taken seriously, the more they want to screw up.

used to be a high-ranking lady, and she always asked for a courtesy in everything, how could she still rely on it as a guest?

However, students want to study, Jiang Xinghuo is always difficult to refuse, and it happened to be their favorite part of the discussion, and it is estimated that they don't understand it very well, so let it be listened to by the side. If you get bored of listening, you must have left.

But now it's time for dinner, and it's really time to eat.

"Jiang Xuan!"

The cousin who was hiding on the side and snickering was also caught by Jiang Xinghuo: "Don't hide, bother you to cook and fry two dishes, can you?" ”

Jiang Xuan in addition to studying in the Rongguo Mansion, she consciously took on the job of a little cook, Aunt Jiang Xinghuo told her that even if she has the care of her cousin in the city, she must make some contributions within her ability, and she must not be indulgent and disgusted, eating and drinking in vain.

Jiang Xuan walked over: "Okay, what to eat?" The old monk is still vulgar and refuses to eat meat, but fortunately he is not there, and he can finally open meat. ”

Jiang Xinghuo handed over a bundle of dried meat in his hand, and Xu Miaojin handed over a pot of leeks angrily.

Old man Yuan and Fat Zhang swallowed their saliva "gurgling".

Jiang Xuan went to cook in person, and several guests of honor were seated.

Jiang Xinghuo took a sip of tea, tea is good tea, a specialty of the cliff tea tree in the Dashangqing Palace of Longhu Mountain, which only produces a few taels a year. But for Jiang Xinghuo, it's just a taste.

Looking at the little girl next to Xu Miaojin, Jiang Xinghuo lit a teacup: "What's the use of you asking about fairness just now." ”

"In fact, for the vast majority of people, it is of little use, because the world is unfair."

"But."

"The world is not fair, even though it may never be, but that does not mean that we should stop our efforts to make the world relatively fair."

Xian'er frowned and muttered, "I don't agree, this is unfair, I don't want to wear the same skirt as other girls!" ”

"You see, this is fairness in the eyes of children, very narrow, but also intuitive."

Jiang Xinghuo continued to take a sip of tea, Emperor Yongle didn't care about eating at night, and he was not embarrassed to eat more in front of everyone in the main hall at noon, so he could only use tea to press it now.

Is it fair, then, to have the same things as others? If this is the case, will it be fair if everyone in the world shares the land equally? ”

ate more salt than the children here ate more rice, and Yuan Heng's insights were naturally profound: "Not necessarily, it all depends on how the word 'fairness' is defined." ”

Xu Miaojin looked at this scene curiously, this was a scene that had never appeared in the Xu family, and the Xu family usually did not discuss this kind of question that sounded a little mysterious, they would only talk about who led the troops out, where and what property was purchased, who married a daughter/wife, and other topics related to the interests of the noble circle.

As for fairness? The existence of the nobles, especially the founding nobles of Hongwu, was originally one of the biggest unfairness of the Ming Dynasty, how could the Xu family use their brains to think about such a topic that was contrary to their buttocks.

So not only Xian'er and Rong'er listened interestingly, but even Xu Miaojin was slightly fascinated.

"For example, so-and-so did all kinds of evil in the township, beat people to serious injuries and paralysis, was arrested and put in prison, encountered a amnesty for changing the yuan, and returned to his hometown in style, and continued to fish and meat in the township, is it fair?"

"For another example, in the Hongwu period, the level of the southern scholars was high, but the quota was allocated according to the political envoys, looking at those scholars in the north who were not as good as them, is it fair?"

"These things, maybe you will have your own choice, but the answer should be relatively unified, that is, the prisoner who does all kinds of evil is amnesty, which is in line with the "Da Ming Law", but it is unfair to the paralyzed villagers; In order to take care of the north, which was seriously Huhua and weak in culture and education, the imperial court gave a quota according to the political envoys, which was unfair to the southern scholars, but it was beneficial to the long-term development of the Ming Dynasty. ”

Jiang Xinghuo smiled: "Then next, you have to make a choice for the answer." ”

"Another example, Zhang Zhenren's horse was frightened, he rode a big horse on a rampage on the street, unable to slow down, there are 10 children on the left in front of him, 5 children on the right, choose one of the two, you have to choose a direction to hit, you choose."

Zhang Yuchu and Yuan Heng were silent, and they realized the trap in the topic almost instantly.

Yu Qian fell into thought, he used to only think that fairness is to take care of the weak, measured by a scale in his heart, it is like dividing a fish, but now it seems that the fairness he understands is not profound, just the fairness of primitive morality.

If it is a debate, a mystery, or a discussion, Xu Miaojin may not be able to interject, but this topic is so far away and so close to reality that Xu Miaojin, who was still angry just now, couldn't help but say: "Of course, it is to choose the direction with fewer people and avoid the direction with many people." ”

"Hmm." Jiang Xinghuo smiled: "Then if I tell you that the 10 children on the left are illiterate and stupid peasant children, and the 5 children on the right are all reading seeds who can be admitted to the political side in the future to benefit the people, how to choose this time?" ”

Zhang Yuchu suddenly woke up: "This is not fairness at all, it is the distinction between righteousness and benefit!" From a moral point of view, comparing five lives with ten lives, it means saving ten lives; If we look at it in terms of profit, life is not equal, but all have their own value. ”

Jiang Xinghuo said noncommittally: "Utilitarianism, or whether the value of an individual person can be measured by mathematics, this is a fair measurement model." ”

"The way you have just thought about it is which choice will maximize the utilitarian benefits, in other words, maximize the benefits of the whole world. The reason why some of you have chosen to save 5 'more useful' children in the future is that you think that if you save these children, the overall benefit of the world will become greater, think about it, right? ”

"No, no, there's a problem here."

Yu Qian gnawed on his nails vigorously, feeling that his little head was about to explode.

Rong'er said timidly: "Mr. Jiang, if you think about these problems every day, your hair will fall out, we still want to eat delicious food later." ”

This question is indeed too brain-burning for children, but for Xu Miaojin, it is not difficult to taste the meaning.

"So. Is this rude Jiang Xinghuo thinking about these things in his head every day? Aren't you tired? ”

Xu Miaojin looked at the man who was drinking tea with his head bowed in front of him, and for the first time felt that he seemed to have gone from "just knowing" to "knowing a little" about him.

Jiang Xinghuo's next sentence made her feel a little touched in her heart.

"I can't eat lately."

Yes, how can you eat such a heavy burden on your shoulders like Mount Tai?

"It's just too hot."

Xu Miaojin retracted the touch just now.

After Jiang Xinghuo made a joke, Zhengse asked Yu Qian, "Can you figure out what's wrong?" ”

"It's not close! It's just a little bit closer! ”

Jiang Xinghuo nodded, grabbed Yu Qian's fingernail-gnawing hand and put it on his knee and held it down.

"What if 1 of these 5 people is you? What do you think is the right thing to do now? ”

Yu Qian was struck by lightning and was stunned.

He finally figured out what the problem was.

If we look at it from the objective perspective of a bystander, then all the fairness and unfairness in the world can be measured by the criteria of utilitarianism and benefit, but it is difficult to bring yourself in.

Sacrificing oneself, who is more promising and destined to make great contributions to the country and the people, to save a few farmers who may only be able to dig in the soil for the rest of their lives, and are insignificant to the Ming Dynasty, how to do it, how to be fair?

Yu Qian didn't answer rashly, because the words could be said beautifully, but he couldn't get over the hurdle in his heart.

He's smart, but he's too young and has so little experience that he's . He doesn't have the courage to die alone with a clear conscience in the future.

"What will Mr. Jiang choose?"

Yu Qian suddenly asked.

Yes, how will Jiang Xinghuo choose to achieve the fairness in his heart?

Xu Miaojin also looked at him, and Xu Miaojin wanted to know what this man who seemed to be seeking to change the world with sincerity would do it.

Jiang Xinghuo said frankly: "Choose the right." ”

Xu Miaojin was a little disappointed, this was not the answer she was expecting in her heart, she originally subconsciously thought that Jiang Xinghuo would say that she would make self-sacrifice.

"So Mr. Jiang thinks that in the debate of righteousness and benefit, profit is greater than righteousness?"

Jiang Xinghuo shook his head and said: "It's not that the interests are greater than the righteousness, but I think that the maintenance of the interests of more important groups is greater than the 'righteousness' given by morality, and it is precisely for this reason that I will promote the reform of the law, I want to maintain the fairness of a wider range, for this fairness, I can break all the concepts of the 'law of the ancestors', 'benevolence and morality', and 'the royal road of the Heavenly Empire'. The more important group of interests' is the gentry, it is themselves. ”

Everyone is a little incomprehensible, this statement is very much like whitewashing their own behavior, saying that their own life is beneficial to more people in the world. This may be true, but it always feels uncomfortable that the final answer to this question is not enough, because it also explains the unfairness between people based on various factors.

A general of the Governor's Office of the Five Armies or a minister of a certain temple, they can contribute a lot to the world, so they don't deserve to die? But if that's the case, when Zhu Gaoxu slashed a famous general of the Southern Army on the battlefield, the knife handle didn't care how much you could contribute.

Jiang Xinghuo naturally understood everyone's entanglement, he drank the last sip of tea, put the teacup on the table, Yu Qian, who was not as high as the table, wanted to pour him tea, respected the teacher, and was stopped by him. What Jiang Xinghuo hates the most is to let the clothes pour tea during the meeting, as if the tea is not sprinkled with high-end technology.

Jiang Xinghuo looked at them and asked calmly, "Do you think I chose myself?" ”

"Isn't it?"

Jiang Xinghuo got up and took a globe covered with a black cloth from behind.

He lifted the black cloth, pointed to the land in the east, and said, "I choose the Great Ming." ”

"You think that the Ming Dynasty is very large and has a large population, but in this world, even the world known to the Mongols, the total population far exceeds that of the Ming Dynasty. How can we safeguard the interests of this more important group in this world? What does it take to stand on top of the world? Naturally, we must be self-reliant, only ourselves will become stronger, and at some point we must become less obedient to the 'law of our ancestors', less 'moral', and less concerned about the 'face of the Celestial Empire'. ”

"Do you feel that it is too utilitarian, that you have lost the royal way by being domineering, and that you are not enough to meet the standard of morality?"

Jiang Xinghuo smiled: "So, Cheng Zhu Lixue's general morality is very powerful here. I'm not saying that morality is useless, nor is I denying the positive role of morality, but I mean, morality, people's hearts, these things are unpredictable, everyone has a dark side, why do you feel uncomfortable just now? To put it bluntly, the starting point of your evaluation of morality is still considering, how can I stand on the moral high ground to condemn someone else for doing this? ”

"Don't understand? In fact, to put it bluntly, whether you choose the left side or the right side, the moment you make a choice, morality will make you turn the casualties on one side into why you choose this side, which is the vigilance of morality on the heart, and it is also the result of Confucianism's emphasis on 'self-examination'. ”

The two little girls have given up thinking, and Xu Miaojin has fallen into a tangled inner state.

She is like a domestic kitten, has been kept in captivity by the intangible things of "identity, status, family, routine, morality", until today, she inadvertently glimpsed that someone has stepped out of these restrictions and stood in a broader field of vision to think, in his eyes, it seems that everything that seems to be unbreakable in the old world can be broken.

For the first time, she got a glimpse of the true thoughts of this man who wanted to use Legalism and practical learning to become strong, and only focused on profit and harm and did not pay attention to benevolence and righteousness.

He wants profit, but he doesn't want personal gain, but the benefit of all people, and even the benefit of all ages!

But these, but instinctively made Xu Miaojin feel vigilant, and subconsciously wanted to stay away Yes, stay away.

The noble daughter of the Zhumen was born superior to others, born with endless glory and wealth, her father is a prince, her brother is a duke, her nephew will soon become a duke, her sister is the queen, and her brother-in-law is the emperor, how can she betray her own class and run for the benefit of all the people and the world?

But when the thought of leaving almost rose like a flame in Xu Miaojin's heart, a sentence that he recalled suddenly extinguished it.

"What I ask for is not a good match, but a fellow traveler."

At this moment, Xu Miaojin understood the meaning of Jiang Xinghuo's words.

Jiang Xinghuo wants a fellow traveler who can work with him to establish a life for the people and open peace for all generations, this road is destined to be extremely lonely, full of bloody wind and rain, and if the will is a little weak, they will part ways.

"So, am I going to be that kind of person?"

Xu Miaojin asked herself, but the result she got was quite disappointing, she couldn't do this. Of course, she is not to blame, any girl, who has lived in this environment for twenty years, cannot immediately make the choice of betraying her own class, this is the real human nature.

But Xu Miaojin was still unwilling, she opened her mouth and asked: "Then Mr. Jiang thinks, what is fairness?" In other words, what does Mr. Jiang want to transform the world into? ”

"When everyone makes a choice and doesn't know whether they will be a left, right, or bystander, the accepted principle of choice is fairness, and this fairness is what I call the 'curtain of ignorance'."

In fact, this is an important theory in Jiang Xinghuo's previous political philosopher John Rawls's "A Theory of Justice".

The 'curtain of ignorance' means, as Jiang Xinghuo said, that when people discuss the proper treatment of members of different roles in a society or an organization, the ideal way is to gather everyone under a curtain, agree that everyone does not know what kind of role they will be in the organization after stepping out of this curtain, and then everyone discusses how everyone should treat him for a certain role.

"Fairness" in this social order is because people do not consider their own vested interests and give unjust opinions, and it can avoid the situation of "the ass decides the head", because everyone does not know their future position, so the decision-making in this process can generally ensure that the most vulnerable role in the future can be best protected.

Yu Qian seems to have realized something, which is the same as when he was dividing the fish by the West Lake, or rather, it is a deeper truth.

If there really is such a 'curtain of ignorance', then there will be no situation where a child with a lot of strength will snatch the fish from a child with little strength.

The fairness under the 'curtain of ignorance' has a color of procedural justice, and the talks behind the curtain of ignorance allude to the game of various social groups in the real society, the gap between the rich and the poor is inevitable, the gap itself does not mean unfairness, and the key is to see whether there is a redistribution system that is beneficial to the most disadvantaged in society.

The 'veil of ignorance', on the other hand, guarantees that the choices made by the participants are not distorted by their special interests and interests, and that they can determine principles fairly and objectively, that is, fairness will only emerge when everyone is treated without social differences.

Jiang Xinghuo continued: "As for the world I want to transform, first, it can provide all people with the most basic and equal choices, there are no longer all kinds of restrictions, and everyone can receive equal opportunities for education and medical care; Second, there is a relatively fair system established on the basis of the principle of difference in social status and economic level. ”

In this era, female schoolmasters and female doctors are undoubtedly extremely rare, Xu Miaojin thought for a while and asked: "Even if it is an ordinary woman, can she receive education, engage in education, or engage in medical treatment?" ”

"Of course."

Jiang Xinghuo replied affirmatively: "And if you have the opportunity to go to Jiangnan to have a look, you will obviously see that with the large-scale rise of handicraft workshops in the cotton textile industry, the women who support themselves to earn wages have changed significantly in all aspects. Women account for more than half of the population of the Ming Dynasty (because of the decrease in the number of men in the war), the change must be to benefit this group, I do not advocate radical fairness, each era has the limitations of each era, but it can promote the social change of manufacturing power, the change of social status and economic level, the fairness of this difference principle, is real. ”

In fact, the principle of difference is an acknowledgment of the differences between individuals, some people are smart, some people are physically strong

This is also inevitable at the biological level, in a fair society, the gifted and intelligent people tend to win more appreciation and earn more benefits than the gifted and blunt people, which is not called unfair under the principle of difference.

In other words, the Theory of Justice pursues the protection of vulnerable groups based on the 'veil of ignorance' while acknowledging the principle of difference while ensuring that conditions such as education and medical care are basically equal.

Xu Miaojin nodded, she didn't rush to make any decision, because Jiang Xinghuo's other well-known words on Taiping Street were also in effect.

"Make bold assumptions, carefully verify, and practice can produce true knowledge."

Why don't you go to Gangnam and see it for yourself? There was an opportunity to go with the Japanese lord (Prince Nei) to see how Jiang Xinghuo really changed the world, and whether he could really make himself moved.

The topics of "fairness" and "righteousness" soon came to an abrupt end as the meal was ready.

After a meal, Xu Miaojin took her two little nieces to say goodbye and went back to the Wei Mansion next door, and before leaving, she also brought back the mud basin containing leeks. The leeks can still grow again after a stubble.

"Sister-in-law, I want to be a female school teacher in the future! You can hit the palm of someone else's hand! ”

"I want to be a female doctor, whoever offends me, I will prescribe Coptis chinensis for him every day!"

"Uh-huh, got it."

Xu Miaojin was absent-mindedly perfunctory.

"What do you want to do in the future, sister-in-law?"

Rong'er's soul crit made Xu Miaojin suddenly stay in place.

"At my age, I seemed to want to be a violinist, but then I forgot about this dream."

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Not far away, Xie Jin's mansion.

"Jiang Xinghuo returned to Beijing this time, I'm afraid that he will be involved in a bloody storm again, I advise the gentry (Xie Jinzi) that you still don't get involved."

Wang Wei, vice president of the Yongle Canon, admonished: "Nowadays, there is a constant struggle between the DPRK and China, and I have heard that during this time, the reformers and the old-fashioned faction have been fighting each other, and even because of this incident, they have alarmed the holy driver. ”

Xie Jin took a sip of the wine glass and sighed lightly: "I want to stay out of it, but I'm afraid I can't help this matter!" ”

"Oh?"

Wang Wei was surprised and said, "What do you mean by this?" Isn't it okay to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight? ”

"Hehe, to put it mildly, I don't have anything now except for the name of the president of "Yongle Canon" and "Taizu Shilu".

A touch of bitterness appeared on Xie Jin's face: "Although I don't know who is behind this fight, no matter what, my honor and disgrace are tied to the eldest prince, and the current change of law is a major event that overshadows everything, and His Royal Highness the eldest prince wants to become the crown prince, he can't help but express his stance and can't do nothing." ”

This means that a few days ago, King Zhou's recital had already been performed.

King Zhou asked the crown prince to set up, and the Yongle Emperor gave a book to answer: Chu Erzhida, so the country is set, the hearts of the people, its responsibility is not light, between the civil and military ministers please again, are not listened to, now the virtuous brother is re-said, the virtuous brother is so for the country through the far consideration, although the eldest son Gu has benevolent qualifications, and the wisdom is not full, the industry is not wide, the party consults the virtuous, and with it, the wing to cultivate its virtue, increase its knowledge, so that the day on the moon will be the end of the success, and then the name is not too late.

Which virtuous man is "Seeking Virtuous Talents"? "Together" with whom do you live in harmony? What is "gaining"? "And then it's not too late to correct the name", these answers are all on the face.

Emperor Yongle clearly replied to King Zhou's recital, telling the eldest prince that he should learn more closely and harmoniously with the national teacher, and if he understands what he has learned and achieved, then he can give you a correct name.

Of course, there is a high probability that it is drawing a pie.

But it's still that sentence, Zhu Di dares to paint, do you Zhu Gaochi dare to believe it?

As he spoke, Xie Jin's expression darkened: "It's a pity, Jiang Xinghuo has soared to 90,000 miles like Kunpeng, and I'm still doing these tricks." ”

As he spoke, Xie Jin raised his glass and took a sip.

"Zi~"

The liquor ran down his throat, boiling hot.

For a moment, Xie Jin felt hot all over.

"Brother Wang, you. You can also drink some with me, I haven't drunk it for a long time. ”

Xie Jin said: "Manchu Dynasty civil and military, you are the only person I can confide in. ”

Yes, since Xie Jin, Wang Gen and Hu Jing gathered at Wu Pu's house, and agreed to be martyred if the city was broken, Xie Jin was the first to surrender to Zhu Di and had a good future, he really didn't have any friends.

Who would dare to have a heart to heart with him?

Wang Wei hesitated for a moment, but finally picked up the wine jug.

The two poured wine, the wine glasses collided, and one gulp was suffocated.

The wine entered the stomach, Xie Jin's cheeks were red, and he was drunk and hazy.

"Brother Wang, you and I have known each other since Hongwu for twenty-three years, and now it has been more than ten years, and we have always been heart-to-heart, tell me, how am I?"

Wang Wei thought for a while and said seriously: "Brother Xie is only eight years old, and he is the most talented man in the world. ”

Xie Jin smiled and nodded, then shook his head again.

"I'm such an excellent person, why was I excluded from the road to heaven." Xie Jin smiled bitterly.

Hearing this, Wang Wei took a deep breath, his eyes flickered, and he suddenly said: "Brother Jie, I want to ask you a word, if I tell you now, I can help you achieve your wishes, and even make your career go far without worrying about being impeached, are you willing to listen?" ”

"What did you say?"

Xie Jin's eyes widened and he was stunned.

After a while, he came back to his senses, stared at Wang Wei, and said solemnly, "I hope this is true." ”

"Of course."

Xie Jin knew that his friend Wang Wei was definitely not a man of his word, and since Wang Wei said so, it proved that this matter was very likely. After all, there is no need to deceive yourself with Wang Wei's personality.

Wang Wei said in a deep voice: "I, Wang Wei, have always been the same, and I never discount at all. ”

The two then spoke in a low voice.

"Do you want to woo me and get involved?" Xie Jin calmed down and asked slowly.

"Well, I want to reconcile my brother and join forces."

Wang Wei did not shy away from it: "However, if Brother Xie doesn't want to agree, I won't force it." ”

Xie Jin's career was already tortuous, in the ups and downs of the Hongwu Dynasty, he didn't want to experience it at all, now Xie Jin is thirty-four years old, maybe he is still young for others, but you know, when did Xie Jin become a Jinshi?

- Nineteen years old!

He is a genius among geniuses, one of the brightest stars in the early Ming Dynasty, how can he bear to be almost in the same place for fifteen years?

Now that there is a good opportunity, it is natural that you will not miss it.

What's more, Xie Jin also saw that Wang Wei's plan was not unrealizable, and he was now in urgent need of such an opportunity.

"It's too superficial, I need more detailed planning steps."

"Brother Xie is refreshing."

Wang Wei breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Since I have decided to cooperate, there are some things I must reveal to you first." You know, the eldest prince is not the crown prince yet, and he will face a lot of trouble before he succeeds to Dabao. This process can go on for a long time, maybe a few years, maybe a dozen years, and it's hard to guarantee that you will be safe during this time period. ”

Xie Jin was silent for a moment and said, "Don't worry, I won't tell anyone about this matter, including His Royal Highness the Great Prince." ”

After a pause, Xie Jin asked, "What else do you need me to do with you?" ”

Wang Wei smiled and said: "You don't need to do anything, you just need to follow the plan and help at the critical moment." ”

"But what if Your Majesty speaks?"

Xie Jin looked at the other party and said, "I am a Ming official, how can I disobey Your Majesty's will for personal gain?" ”

"Then it's up to you to choose."

Wang Wei said lightly: "And don't forget, this court is now ostensibly surnamed Jiang who has the final say." ”

Xie Jin was stunned.

He knew he had just lost his words.

Wang Wei smiled and patted Xie Jin's shoulder: "I'm just reminding you." ”

"Me"

Xie Jin gritted his teeth, but did not speak.

Clearly, he was thinking about Wang's suggestion.

Seeing this, Wang Wei left his seat with a smile, paced slowly, and came to the window.

"You know what, sometimes I'd rather be a normal person. I like to eat meat, love to play, sleep until three poles a day, and then run out of the Qinhuai River to look for flowers and willows, I can be like a street gangster, wandering the capital, enjoy the romance, if I can, I hope to live a life of such a leisurely and comfortable life. ”

Wang Wei sighed and said, "But a person like you, can you?" You are Xie Jin, you are a generation of peerless talents, you shouldn't be like this, you should stand above ten thousand people! Believe me, I won't hurt you, Brother Jie. ”

After a while, Xie Jin finally nodded with relief.

(End of chapter)