The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1687

[1687. Chapter 1605 Great benevolence and righteousness]

This week, Tanzhi’s heart was in a state of turmoil.

He never expected that Fang Jifan, who had always convinced others with his fists, would actually be reasonable today.

However, this truth… seemed extremely absurd to him, but it also had great inflammatory power.

Finally, Fang Jifan grinned at him, “Is that right?” But Zhou Tanzhi suddenly became the target of public criticism.

He was actually a little flustered.

Behind Fang Jifan, there are millions of popular readers, and these readers are the real people.

What’s more, seeing Fang Jifan grinning made him subconsciously feel timid.

He tried hard to steady his mind and then retorted: “This has been the case in all dynasties. The words of Duke Qi are really out of the ordinary.”

Fang Jifan said sharply: “This has been the case in all dynasties, so there is a poem called Xing, The people suffer, the people suffer! Therefore, in prosperous and troubled times, the people are still the most miserable. Therefore, the ideas of Confucius and Mencius cannot be realized. Therefore, this dynasty will inevitably rise and fall in three hundred years. Do you dare to ask Zhou Tanzhi, will the Ming Dynasty be like this all the time? The Ming Dynasty will prosper for a while and then disappear. It can be seen that you scholars have always been wrong. Now that you are wrong, you don’t use history as a mirror, you don’t change your past, you don’t think about where you went wrong, but you use history as a refutation. How shameful is this, you dog-like thing. , all food and drink come from the people’s wealth and anointing, and are gifted by the emperor. If you don’t think about this issue, you still dare to quibble here? “

Zhou Tanzhi… I didn’t expect that Fang Jifan would put all the responsibility for the rise and fall of the world on his head.

Damn it…

Fang, you…

this hat is too high…

At this moment, the ministers could only mourn for Zhou Tanzhi.

Obviously, no one is willing to replace Zhou Tanzhi as the target.

What’s more, Fang Jifan is now aggressive and pressing forward step by step. Among the ministers, many new students are already gearing up, and they seem to have suddenly opened a new door.

The so-called new learning, why is it called new? This is because we have to say goodbye to the old learning, because the old learning has decayed, so… The essence of the new learning is to rethink and reexamine the knowledge that has been learned for thousands of years. The change of dynasty interprets new benevolence and righteousness.

This is the true mission.

Just like a teacher or a master who practices this Ming Ode personally, with great benevolence and righteousness in his heart, he does not hesitate to lower his level to the level of an illiterate common man to write a book like this Ming Ode.

Scholars, shouldn’t this be the case?

Zhou Tanzhi pursed his lips, blushing, but still a little unwilling… After all, he also wanted to face shame, and couldn’t help but said: “It seems that Qi Guogong has actually found a way to solve the dynasty change.”

In these words, it is unavoidable

.

With sarcasm.

Obviously, Fang Jifan was used to it.

Fang Jifan did not panic and said confidently: “This matter couldn’t be easier. The essence of dynasty change is that the people work without reward and work without success. Since…relying on diligence, blood and sweat cannot be exchanged.” A family came to live with rations and could not have enough food and clothing, so they had to turn their diligence into anger and fight with blood and sweat. Throughout the dynasties, so many people have found this problem, but some people have really thought about how to solve it. Is this a question? These questions are not for me to think about, but for Zhou Shangshu, who is the Minister of Rites, because you are the Minister, you receive a salary, you think you are a disciple of a saint, and you think you have read it. He has the most books and is the best read. But… Zhou Shangshu has never thought about it. If others had thought about it, Zhou Shangshu would still have to ridicule him. Hey, you are a bitch. Besides writing some vile articles, you can’t do anything about it. Are you worthy of being a minister? You criticize me and look down on my Mingsong, but you still dare to ridicule the palace. What kind of person are you? Our successor is jealous of evil. What we despise most is a person like you who is a vegetarian!”

“You… …” Zhou Tanzhi was scolded bloody.

He suddenly felt that he was too polite and his face was extremely ugly.

This Fang Jifan was brazenly insulting him in the court. How could he be regarded as a minister? So he kowtowed to Emperor Hongzhi angrily: “Your Majesty… Your Majesty heard what the Duke of Qi said. The Duke of Qi violated his ministerial etiquette and insulted his old ministers.” , I sincerely ask your Majesty to make the decision for your ministers and clean up the rules and regulations!”

But Emperor Hongzhi was still immersed in that sentence… “Hard work is rewarded.”

It has to be said that Emperor Hongzhi couldn’t help but praise in his heart. Fang Jifan’s so-called reduction of complexity into simplicity was indeed amazing. He could tell the story of rise and fall with just one sentence.

If the people cannot work in exchange for a peaceful and contented life, they will naturally use their blood to fight against the imperial court.

Once you find out the key, you can solve this problem. Although it is difficult to solve it, you must first face it. Only by re-examining can you find a solution.

Just like this clear chant, isn’t this a solution? Let the common people know how to raise pigs, how to raise chickens and ducks, and how to treat some minor diseases with simple methods… all of this is to reduce their burden and increase their income.

In this way, the essence of Mingsong is actually getting something for your hard work.

To those scholars, this may be a ridiculous book, but to millions of people, it is nothing less than a holy book.

At this moment, countless thoughts passed through Emperor Hongzhi’s mind.

What Fang Jifan raised was precisely what he was most worried about as the emperor. Whether the rise of the dynasty could be delayed or avoided… This was the most fundamental question.

But at this time, Zhou Tanzhi was in tears, interrupting his thoughts. Emperor Hongzhi looked at Zhou Tanzhi with a wronged look, as if he had been greatly abused by Fang Jifan, and was waiting for him to make the decision for him.

Emperor Hongzhi didn’t feel any pity in his heart, but…he felt furious.

Emperor Hongzhi’s face straightened up and he said solemnly: “What Fang Qing’s family says is a matter for the world, but Qing is the Minister of Rites, but he talks about his grievances and keeps his mouth shut. People in high positions don’t know how to reflect on themselves, and they want to fight for words at this moment. You are so quick to talk about it all because of your personal grudges. What kind of decision do you make if you let me make the decision?”

Zhou Tanzhi never expected that Emperor Hongzhi was so angry that he even said every word against him. To reproach him, he kowtowed in fear: “Your Majesty…”

“Shut up.” Emperor Hongzhi said: “Ode to this classic, in your mouth, it has become a pig-raising technique. Well, it is even a pig-raising book. “Fang Jifan even taught people to raise pigs. What did you do as the Minister of Rites?” Zhou Tan subconsciously said: “I am in the Ministry of Rites of Nanjing, responsible for ceremonies and sacrifices. I dare not neglect…”

Emperor Hongzhi narrowed his eyes: “But you?

“

Do you know how to raise pigs?”

“Chen…chen…” Zhou Tanzhi felt that he had been humiliated and was speechless.

Emperor Hongzhi said sternly: “Then go and raise pigs. The Nanjing Ministry of Rites no longer needs you to do it. When the pigs are raised, I will follow the example of Fang Qing’s family and publish a book on raising pigs. I will give you permission to do so.” Sir!”

Zhou Tanzhi’s face turned pale instantly, and he felt like the world was spinning, and he almost fainted. He said sternly: “Your Majesty… I have no merit, but hard work…”

Emperor Hongzhi’s face was tense, but Ignore him.

I have to say…

His Majesty’s current methods are really getting more and more creative.

All the ministers were awe-inspiring.

Emperor Hongzhi immediately looked at Fang Jifan and said seriously: “Fang Qing’s family, this book… can the common people really understand it?”

Now, Emperor Hongzhi was even more concerned about this issue.

After all… they are all a group of illiterate people.

There are too many such people.

Even though many children now begin to study in schools under the encouragement of Xinxue, among the millions of people, this is still a drop in the ocean.

Fang Jifan said confidently: “Your Majesty… I went to Yongping Mansion before and met some common people. If ordinary people read this book at first glance, it will indeed be a bit awkward and difficult to understand, but… they know a little bit about some common uses. After reading more words, they gradually become more fluent. On the contrary, by learning from each other or guessing on their own, they can understand the meaning of some words that they did not recognize before. If the common people cannot understand them at all, Understand, how can this book be so popular? If your Majesty doesn’t believe it… you might as well… find a commoner to try it, actually… actually…”

“Actually what?” Emperor Hongzhi became interested in this.

Now that he understood this truth, he began to agree that this Mingsong was profound and profound.

In the past, when he was studying, he felt that the more awkward the words used, the more amazed he was. He felt that this person was really capable, and he actually knew such words and sentences. Now, I am gradually becoming disgusted with such articles and books.

Fang Jifan said: “Actually… the common people are also thirsty for knowledge. Who in this world does not have the heart and desire to know? If they don’t have this heart, why do ordinary people show so much respect to scholars? If your Majesty doesn’t believe it, … You might as well summon a few people right away, and once you ask them, you will find out that Your Majesty is the most sage and wise emperor, so he is particularly concerned about the sufferings of the people. If you think about what the people think, your ministers will never dare to pat their chests and make promises in front of Your Majesty. , In fact, your Majesty can find out what the purpose of this book is.”

Emperor Hongzhi was stunned for a moment, and then…

he couldn’t help laughing: “In that case…what do you think?”

Seeing that your Majesty has recovered ?

Happy, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

This relationship is good, but only one Zhou Tanzhi is unlucky. At least everyone is not implicated, which is good.

At this time, Liu Jian coughed, stepped forward steadily, and said solemnly: “I deeply believe what the Duke of Qi said. The veteran assists Your Majesty and is well aware of the sufferings of the people. This Ming Ode is just a message to the people.” Opportunity, why is this not true for the imperial court? I sincerely ask your majesty to summon the people to the Chongwen Hall so that the civil servants and the people can learn this Ming Song together.”

(End of this chapter)