The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1689

[1689. Chapter 1606 Our successor doesn’t want face?]

Emperor Hongzhi glanced at Liu Jian, nodded with deep approval, and said: “That’s very good. I have summoned all ministers, Confucian scholars, and common people to the Chongwen Hall to give a lecture. The content of the lecture is this “Ode to the Ming Dynasty” “.”

set the tone.

This can be regarded as the arbitrary decision of Qiankun.

A lecture was held to study “Ming Song”.

This is the highest standard of the imperial court.

In the past, the emperor summoned Confucian scholars and Hanlin scholars to give lectures, and the only things they taught were the Four Books and Five Classics, and Zizhi Tongjian.

It seems that such stories are not only an opportunity for the emperor to learn, but also an opportunity for Hanlin to show off his talents.

In recent years, some scientific content has been added to the lectures, giving academicians of the Academy of Sciences the opportunity to participate.

Of course, this obviously has not really shaken the Hanlin Academy.

After all, what the Academy of Sciences teaches is only science and technology.

But now, this Ming ode has entered the Chongwen Hall, which obviously shook the foundation of the Hanlin Academy.

At the same time, this is also the emperor who promoted this Ming Song to the level of Zizhi Tongjian.

It is not difficult to guess that the emperor’s heart is like this.

Zhou Tanzhi looked miserable and was about to faint.

This is not a great shame, what is it?

The dignified Minister of Rites went to raise pigs…

and now His Majesty speaks like pig, pig, pig. This… is completely inappropriate.

In this temple, all the people speak animal language.

Of course… more people were surprised, but Liu Jian was the one who was surprised.

Because no one expected that the chief minister of the cabinet, who was usually neutral and fair, would actually take the initiative to ask for a lecture around Ming Song. It can be seen that Liu Gong has openly begun to make peace with Qi Gong, and Liu Gong’s attitude is not that of the cabinet. What is the attitude of the other two bachelors, and what is the attitude of the other ministers?

At this time, Emperor Hongzhi said again: “This book of Mingsong is of great use to the country and to the people. I need to read this book carefully and promote it. It is imperative that the people buy it.” Do you want to buy this book?”

Fang Jifan said with a smile: “Your Majesty, I have tried my best to reduce the cost of this book. The price of this book has been reduced to around 30 yuan, which should be affordable for ordinary people.

Emperor Hongzhi frowned: “Thirty articles are of course meager and not worth mentioning, but these are for me and the ministers, but for ordinary people, these thirty articles are nothing for them.

“

The expense is not small. I will use some money from my internal funds to subsidize Mingsong printing. The price needs to be lower. If it can be around ten yuan, it would be best.”

Fang Jifan said without hesitation. “

My emperor is wise.”

Emperor Hongzhi stood up and waved: “Zhen will tell you that Fang Qing’s family must be here the next day.”

Then, after the court was over, all the officials filed out with their own thoughts.

Emperor Hongzhi was obviously becoming more and more capable in his actions, no longer as hesitant as before.

Ouyang Zhiren and others seemed to have suddenly realized the great truth. As soon as they left the Fengtian Palace, they found Fang Jifan.

Dozens of newly-learned officials stood in front of Fang Jifan, bowing their heads in excitement: “The teachings of my mentor (grandmaster) are unpredictable, and the disciples can learn from them.”

Fang Jifan glanced at Wang Shouren behind Ouyang Zhi with a smile. , and then said: “What I have done as a teacher is exactly Wang Bo’an’s principle. Wang Bo’an’s idea of simplicity is actually the way to reduce complexity into simplicity. To explain it to my teacher is just to implement these ideas and simplify the complicated things.” Knowledge becomes simple. The difference between humans and animals lies in their eagerness to learn. Isn’t this what Wang Bo’an advocates by making complex knowledge simple and promoting it to the world so that more people can benefit from it? ? So, don’t always say that it’s mysterious and my teacher is not profound at all. These are the simplest principles. These principles were learned from Wang Bo’an. Why should you be grateful for the teachings you received from me? Wang Bo’an is the one.”

Fang Jifan is so humble and magnanimous.

He hates plagiarism and piracy the most.

Never copy other people’s poems, nor steal other people’s knowledge.

What belongs to Wang Shouren belongs to Wang Shouren.

A time traveler like Fang Jifan has a righteous outlook on life that is unique and completely different from other monsters.

After Wang Shouren heard this, he couldn’t help but be astonished, and after thinking about it carefully… he suddenly realized that this is the true simplicity of the Tao.

This Mingsong is simply a holy book of new learning.

Unexpectedly…the teacher didn’t care about the fame, but he put all the credit for this Mingsong on his head. A look of shame suddenly appeared on his face, and he said with sincerity and fear: “My teacher has a high integrity, which is rare in the world. My teacher is very sincere.” Don’t discourage students. The ideas put forward by students are just ideas after all, and it is the teacher who truly puts them into practice and carries them forward. The teacher’s heart is as vast as the sea. If a student can learn from it, he will have no regrets in this life. .”

Fang Jifan sighed inwardly… This guy Wang Boan actually learned how to flatter others.

Ouyang Zhi and others who were watching this scene couldn’t help but be moved.

The disciples picked up the mentor’s wisdom and enlightenment. After some achievements, the mentor praised them greatly. However, the mentor himself… was extremely humble and did not care about fame and fortune at all. Even his biological father could not do this. Bar.

Everyone kowtowed again, and some even shed tears and choked with sobs: “My mentor’s character makes students look up to the mountains and admire them endlessly. My mentor teaches by words and deeds. Students will definitely follow their mentor as an example and spread throughout the country.”

Fang Jifan clasped his hands behind his back and just smiled. , sighing in his heart, the ancients… are so NIANG that they can talk nonsense.

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After leaving the palace and returning to the mansion, Fang Jifan had just sat down. Before he could take a sip of tea, a disciple came hurriedly and said, “Master, Grand Tutor Wang Ao has come to pay homage.”

This Wang Ao was the former Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. He once served as the teacher of Emperor Hongzhi. Because he was old and became a scholar, he did not return to his hometown and was still in the capital.

This person has been a famous minister for several dynasties, and he is famous for his uprightness when he was appointed Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. It is said that he has not bought a new house in Beijing yet, and only lives in the old city. Therefore, from Emperor Hongzhi to All civil and military officials in the dynasty showed great respect to him.

Speaking of which…

Fang Jifan and Wang Ao had some dealings with each other.

This Wang Ao was not too bad to Fang Jifan, and he had not done anything to hinder Fang Jifan. Even if there were things that Fang Jifan did that he couldn’t stand, he would only criticize him in front of Fang Jifan, and behind his back. …But there were no small moves.

Therefore… Fang Jifan had a fair impression of him.

It’s just… everyone has always kept their peace, so why all of a sudden did Wang Ao come to the door in person?

Fang Jifan didn’t think any more and said, “Invite him in to talk and be polite.”

Fang Jifan knows best the virtues of the Fang family. He, Fang Jifan, has a very bad temper, and the people below him also imitate the same. trend, so Fang Jifan specifically explained it.

After a while, Wang Aocai hobbled over with a stick. He and Fang Jifan greeted each other, and the servants served tea.

Wang Ao sat down, then looked at Fang Jifan and said with a smile: “I have heard about the name of Xishan for a long time. I heard that it is very lively here. However, I am getting old and my energy is not as good as before. I usually stay behind closed doors. I came here today and finally experienced something.” After a while…”

As he said that, he laughed heartily.

Fang Jifan was also happy, but he couldn’t guess Wang Ao’s intention at the moment, so he said: “Your Majesty, he must have something to teach you when he comes here.”

Fang Jifan was quite polite to Wang Ao.

Wang Ao coughed, then took a deep breath, and then said: “Speaking of which, it’s me Meng Lang who shouldn’t have come to bother Duke Qi, but… it’s just… ugh… Zhou Tanzhi is really hateful, and behind his back Talking about people’s right and wrong, and making irresponsible remarks about the palace, he deserves to end up like this today. It’s just… Qi Guogong… He was a Jinshi in the seventh year of Chenghua. At that time, it was me who presided over the spring palace. When it came to the discussion, he He can be regarded as my disciple. After that…he entered the official career. In fact…in addition to the yin and yang, he can also be called a breeze. During the Chenghua period, he couldn’t stand the behavior of Wan An and others, and offended him. Wan’an was demoted to Nanjing. After that… Although I tried to promote him several times when he was in the Ministry of Civil Affairs, it was only because of his bad luck that he always missed the opportunity. I have complaints in my heart, but…he is not a treacherous and evil person.”

When Fang Jifan heard this, his heart suddenly brightened, and he understood that he was here to be a lobbyist!

Fang Jifan remained silent.

Seeing Fang Jifan’s silence, Wang Ao smiled awkwardly: “This man has no good intentions. It would be fine if he was just dismissed from his official position. But who would have thought that His Majesty would actually let him go… to raise pigs… ah… Sweeping the floor elegantly, he went down to the court and found me here. He cried loudly and said that he wanted to die. How could a man be so humiliated and humiliated? I thought about it… The person who tied the bell must untie the bell, so let the court It’s just a punishment. Why don’t you go and talk to your majesty about raising pigs?”

Wang Ao looked at Fang Jifan with a forced smile.

Fang Jifan shook his head: “No, His Majesty has his own motives for letting him raise pigs. As for the prince saying that he has a breeze on his sleeves, isn’t it natural for an official to have a breeze on his sleeves? I, Fang Jifan, occasionally work on business, but Is there corruption? The prince has found the wrong person for this matter…”

Unexpectedly, Fang Jifan flatly refused, and Wang Ao blushed…

This kid is not very polite.

After all, I am also a veteran of three dynasties, and I am the Grand Tutor of the current dynasty…

“Qi Guogong… I am here, why don’t

you give me some thin noodles?” Fang Jifan said in his heart, you want face, but I, Fang Jifan, don’t want face?

Fang Jifan said seriously: “No!”

Wang Ao: “…”

Wang Ao was so angry that he couldn’t sit down anymore and stood up suddenly: “Dong Qi, since I’m here, I can’t go back empty-handed. I, Wang Ao, When you go out, even your majesty is a bit mean. Duke Qi is… this is… oops… oops… I can’t breathe.”

(End of this chapter)