When it comes to famous teachings, Zhu Yunxi still has some cognition.

The so-called famous religion is not a Western religion, but a feudal religion centered on "righteous name".

It is a set of behavioral norms set for people's thinking and behavior to maintain and strengthen the feudal system.

Mingjiao is very important because it is the basis of feudal rule.

Without a famous education, there is no family.

The emperor takes turns to sit and come to my house next year.

Lao Zhu said slowly: "Fang Xiaoru, Huang Zicheng, Qi Tai and the world's scholars, what they are loyal to is not our old Zhu family, but the famous religion, and the interests of the world's scholars." ”

"As long as you pay attention to maintaining this, you will have countless loyal people who will continue to be used by you."

"Remember, you can kill them, you can beat them, but you must not violate the foundation of famous teachings, and you must act like you protect the interests of scholars."

"You are now famous, you have prestige, and this is the foundation of your life."

"You said before that the real crisis of the Ming Dynasty is in the civil officials and not in the honors, which is both right and wrong."

"Xungui is really going to rebel, you need to pay attention to this at all times."

But civil officials are different, as long as you use "famous teaching" to bind them, they can't turn back. ”

"Otherwise, he will first be abandoned by his own collective and by other civil officials."

"No matter how many of them are and they are all over the court, if they want to blackmail the emperor, they can only do it in the name of righteousness, and they can't openly rebel."

"As long as you have a firm grasp of this, you can kill them alive and dead, like a caged bird, and let you rise and fall."

"Fang Xiaoru, Huang Zicheng, Qi Tai and others, they have a high prestige in Confucianism, they are the leaders of today's scholars, if you use them, you are to set an example for the world's scholars."

"It shows that our old Zhu family values readers."

"But you don't have to be afraid of them. If necessary, if you want to kill them, you can kill them, and then use them with another group of people. ”

"As long as the name of righteousness is still there, and the scholars of the world still recognize that you are defending their interests, then there is no problem."

"Remember, only with a famous religion can there be loyal ministers, and only then can you have someone to use."

"If you don't have it, you won't have anyone to use."

Hearing this, Zhu Yunxi seemed to be suddenly awakened, and instantly understood.

Later generations thought that the Donglin Party had misled the country and the Wenchen had misled the country.

It is precisely because of them that the situation in the Ming Dynasty deteriorated until the country was destroyed.

But looking back, the group of people in Donglin said that they dared to criticize the court with their mouths.

If you really let them rebel, you won't dare to lend them a hundred more dares.

In other words, they scolded and scolded, but they still had to do things for the court.

If there is a rebellion, the emperor will not need to come out, and they will shoot this person to death first.

Civil officials are dead and blackmailed with their fame, which is the only thing they can do.

But it was very easy for the emperor to fight or kill them.

Some scholars in later generations commented that there was no Western religion in ancient China, but Confucianism played the role of Western religion to a certain extent.

Western monarchs need to respect or believe in God and religion.

The emperor of China needed to respect the sage of Confucius and promote Confucianism.

In essence, it is also a form of theocracy.

The relationship between monarchy and theocracy forms the basis of the entire rule.

To put it bluntly, it is the theocracy that detheifies the monarchy and provides a mystical explanation for the legitimacy of the regime.

The monarchy provides political protection to the theocracy and supports and protects the theocracy in policy.

The monarch's power is divinely granted, and it is carried by heaven.

Confucianism is also essentially a kind of "theocracy".

It's just that, unlike the West, which has a human representative like the "Pope", Confucianism only has dead saints and only one tablet of "great righteousness".

In this way, it is also determined that Confucianism will always be subservient to the monarchy and be used by the monarchy.

Of course, between the two, there are some differences in the things they deal with.

In secular affairs, the Son of Heaven was autocratic, and it was difficult for Confucian courtiers to make any effective intervention.

But when it comes to the "God" part, which is the righteousness of the religion, they all stand up.

For example, the controversy over the Great Rites Debate during the Jiajing period.

In the eyes of later generations, the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty fought for three years over who the emperor's parents were, and they threw aside the government and state affairs, which is simply unreasonable.

But in the eyes of those Confucian scholars who believe in famous religions, this is the righteousness of famous religions, and the struggle for imperial domination, which is more important than anything else.

In essence, this is a contest between monarchy and divine power.

Because of ceremonial matters, power has always been attributed to Confucianism and famous religions, and emperors rarely make changes.

Most of the time, there is no motivation to change.

Anyway, it's just a formality, a kind of etiquette.

It does not involve the actual interests of the emperor, but has a role in safeguarding and consolidating his interests.

Therefore, when Jiajing intervened due to a special situation, the two sides had a fierce contradiction.

On the other hand, if it were not for the "ceremony" competition, but for secular general affairs, even if Jiajing decided to mobilize all the armies of the Ming Dynasty to launch an unprecedented foreign war, he could easily decide.

Ministers, especially Confucian scholars, had little to do to stop them, except for a little advice.

Grace comes from above, and the Son of Heaven is arbitrary.

The major affairs of the country are related to the emperor alone.

This is also a famous religion and a great righteousness.

As a reader, you also have to maintain this.

From this point of view, the maintenance of Confucianism and feudal etiquette is more beneficial than disadvantageous to the emperor.

Otherwise, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty would not have "deposed a hundred schools of thought and respected Confucianism alone".

Thought control is the foundation of domination and is a top priority.

Even the countries of later generations always pay attention to cultivating national pride, national self-esteem, and constantly promoting patriotism.

Because without these, the basis of rule will cease to exist, and the whole country will fall apart.

For the present era, the rule of the monarchy over the world is the appearance.

The righteousness of the famous religion hidden under the monarchy, the monarch and the ministers, the father and the son, this is the truth.

This is inseparable when the ruler uses Confucianism.

Although the monarchy has always suppressed Confucianism and suppressed the "divine power", it cannot be used.

As for Buddhism and Taoism, on the surface, they are more like religions.

But in reality, they were all infiltrated by Confucianism.

"Grandpa Huang, my grandson remembered."

Zhu Yunxi said seriously.

In fact, he had his own thoughts in mind.

Is there really only one way to promote feudal etiquette and religion and safeguard the interests of scholars all over the world?

Not necessarily!

As a traverser, he knew that there were many alternatives.

For example, patriotism, such as national righteousness.

Compared with the Confucian righteousness of monarchs and ministers, it is actually easier to be accepted by ordinary people.

You can also not be trapped by famous teachings.

At the very least, we can't let ourselves be trapped by those who read books in the name of teaching righteousness.

But any way can only be slowly changed and changed.

Otherwise, the foundation of the ruling will be really shaky.

At this time, of course, Zhu Yunxi would not refute Lao Zhu's views on this issue.

Lao Zhu's idea was right.

He wants to change, but it's also a matter for later.

And you have to take your time.

"And your uncles, let's divide them all into kings, and entrust the great task of resisting Hu Lu to the kings, so that the border will not be chaotic and you will be left in peace."

"Let's ask you now, Hu Lu is unstable, let the kings defend, but if the kings are restless, what are you going to do?"

Lao Zhu said, his eyes fell on Zhu Yunxi's face, as if he was looking forward to it, with a smile on his face.

Is this the beginning of a new round of tests?

Lao Zhu always unconsciously tests others when he is talking.

Take advantage of the most relaxed and defenseless time for others to confide in their true thoughts.

That's a high move!

Lao Zhu also used it superbly, without the slightest trace.

Zhu Yunxi sighed in his heart.

If he hadn't known this history, I'm afraid he would have really fallen for Lao Zhu's Tao unknowingly.

That will dig a big hole for yourself in the future.

Once the seeds of doubt are planted, they are very difficult to remove.

However, since he knew the correct answer in Lao Zhu's heart, of course he was not afraid.

"Grandpa Huang, my grandson thinks that when dealing with kings, we must use virtue to appease and use etiquette to restrain them."

"If it doesn't work, cut the fiefdom."

"If it doesn't work, change his fiefdom and place him elsewhere."

"If it doesn't work, you can only send troops to fight."

After speaking, he looked at Lao Zhu.

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed, very satisfied with his answer.

"You're right, there's no better way to do it."

Zhu Yunxi secretly spit out a bad sentence in his heart.

This time, thanks to Zhu Yunwen's "teaching".

"Well, what you taught today needs to be remembered." Lao Zhu said: "If you have time in the future, we will teach you more art of war." ”

"Although you are a king, you don't necessarily know that, but since you founded a military academy and are the head of the mountain, you must be able to suppress the generals."

"Tomorrow, we will issue an order for you to officially take charge of the country. There are a lot of things going on, so let's get ready. ”

Zhu Yunxi's mood fluctuated.

O prisoner!

Take charge of the entire Daming!

Is it finally time to reinvent this era?

"Yes, my grandson must work hard and govern the Ming Dynasty well."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded lightly, and suddenly said, "When you have time, get along with the two elder brothers more." ”

"We don't want your second uncle's tragedy to happen again."

Zhu Yunxi's heart trembled again, and the wind and waves regenerated.

Lao Zhu really knows everything, and he is like watching the fire.

Is this a reminder or a warning?

The most reassuring thing in Lao Zhu's heart should be this.

Flesh and blood killed each other, and the brothers raised their knives and went forward.

But he didn't do it, what about Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Yunxi?

Can they really let go of the fight?

If they fight, they can only fight back.

He can't be blamed for that.

But he couldn't say these words to Lao Zhu now.

It can only be buried in the bottom of the heart.

"Yes!"

He didn't dare to say more, lest he show his feet, but respectfully responded to a word.

(End of chapter)