Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 546 is really a big victory

  Liu Yi shook his head first, then read the original text of Zi Lu Wenqiang.

Immediately he began to express his own comments, saying: "Zilu asked Confucius what is strong. The sage's answer can be described as incisive. The so-called strong is divided into north and south. If you educate people with a tolerant and gentle spirit, people will not be rude to me. Retaliation, this is the strength of the south, and people with high moral character have this strength.

   But if you use weapons, armor and shields as a pillow, you can die after death. This is the strength of the north, and the brave and aggressive people have this kind of strength. Therefore, people with high moral character are gentle and do not follow the trend, this is really strong! Stay neutral and unbiased, this is really strong! It is really strong if the country's politics is peaceful and does not change its ambitions! When the country's politics are dark, it is really strong to insist on integrity and would rather die than change! "

   When Liu Yi said this, many people nodded secretly.

   Yes, it is already obvious which is stronger between the south and the north.

  The strength of the north is nothing but the strength of bravery and combativeness. Is such strength really strong? No, this is wrong. A real strong person should have noble moral character, be able to be fair and just, and stick to his beliefs. Only such a person is the strong person respected by the saints.

Liu Yi said: "Just like in today's world, the Hu people have always been tyrannical, brave and ruthless, and the land of Wanghua in Guannei is far inferior to the Hu people. But in my Ming Dynasty, righteous people regard loyalty as armor, and etiquette and righteousness as sculls. , act with benevolence, and treat with righteousness, even if the barbarians are strong, the Han will not change their ways."

   All Hanlins nodded one after another.

That's right, the strength of Hu people is only temporary, but I, Da Ming, is strong in loyalty, propriety and righteousness. What the sage said is strong, even if the Hu people are rampant for a while, isn't loyalty, propriety and righteousness still circulating? What does this mean?

  Emperor Hongzhi listened and nodded secretly.

  He agrees with this point. After all, he has been taught by Confucianism since he was a child. The four characters of loyalty, propriety and righteousness have long been engraved in his bones.

Liu Yi said: "Now that the Tatars are attacking Datong, Datong is in jeopardy. Your Majesty must be worried, but you don't have to worry too much. Even if the Hulu enter the pass, it will be nothing but the end of the crossbow. At that time, Your Majesty will issue an order to King Qin, and the army and horses in the world will gather in Yan Yun, these are all loyal people, and the Tatars are not a problem."

  Many Hanlins still nodded, thinking it made sense.

  But Emperor Hongzhi frowned slightly.

  Speaking of reason, the strength of the north and the south just now makes sense.

But Liu Yi put this theory into the current practical problems. As the son of heaven, Emperor Hongzhi is not a fool. How could people defeat hundreds of thousands of Ming troops in Tumubao, and even captured the former Emperor Yingzong.

  The situation in Datong is not optimistic. It is really inappropriate to force this at this time.

  Emperor Hongzhi was full of worries, but there was a smile on his face: "There are some places in Liu Qing's house, and what he said makes sense..."

some places…

   Liu Yi blushed, and chewed the words carefully. On the other hand, isn't it just that there are some things that don't make sense?

  Your Majesty... This is scolding, but even though you are scolding, it still saves Liu Yi a little face. Liu Yi blushed: "I don't know where there are mistakes or omissions in what I said just now. Your Majesty is wise and discerning. Please correct me."

  He took it seriously.

  For a Hanlin, some places make sense just to smash the signboard, so Liu Yi is a little unconvinced.

Emperor Hongzhi smiled: "The sage's words are very reasonable, but the actual situation cannot be generalized. The war in Datong is a big one. There are 100,000 soldiers and civilians in Datong Pass. Once the city is broken, the lives of the Tatars will be destroyed. Once the Datong pass is broken, the land of Yanyun in Hebei has no danger to defend from now on, and countless people will be reduced to the tiger's mouth. The armor of loyalty and the scull of propriety and righteousness, I also hope that they are useful, but I think that it is more necessary to rely on soldiers Use your life."

   Liu Yi wanted to say something, but immediately, he was discouraged: "Yes, your majesty's words are also reasonable, but...your majesty, governing the country lies in cultivating virtue, not in..."

  Emperor Hongzhi suppressed his hands, as if he didn't want to argue with him: "Liu Qing's family has worked hard."

  Liu Yi had no choice but to bow down, nodded, and returned to the class obediently.

  Emperor Hongzhi was not in the mood at this moment, and wanted to get up: "Do you have any other teachings, Zhu Qing?"

  Shen Wen looked at the Hanlin.

  His Hanlin bachelor is actually the most difficult to become, because the Imperial Academy, like the Metropolitan Procuratorate, has a lot of thorns, and it is very difficult to restrain and discipline.

  All the imperial courts were silent, and some people silently mourned for His Majesty. His Majesty has recently changed his mind and started to trust the saints. He no longer has the same trust as before. This is not the blessing of the country.

  Emperor Hongzhi smiled and said, "Since that's the case, then today..."

   "Your Majesty." Yang Tinghe stepped out of the class at this time: "I have a word to improve."

  Emperor Hongzhi looked at Yang Tinghe. He was familiar with Zhan Shifu in Zhan Shifu.

  Emperor Hongzhi said: "Does Yang Qing have anything to say?"

Yang Tinghe said sternly: "Your Majesty is justifiably worried about Datong. The battle of Datong is related to the safety of countless people. Your Majesty has a kind heart. It is the prince's studies. The prince is the foundation of the country. If the foundation of the country is lost, shouldn't your majesty be worried? The prince has stopped studying in the past two years, and his ministers are in charge of Zhan, but they can't teach the prince. What's more, the crown prince doesn't even come to participate in the lecture, if this continues, I'm afraid..."

  He didn't continue talking.

  Emperor Hongzhi stared deeply at Yang Tinghe.

  He could see that Yang Tinghe was very disappointed with the prince.

  Naturally, Yang Tinghe cannot be alone. What he represents is probably the opinion of many Hanlin scholars.

  If you don’t study, how can you succeed?

  Emperor Hongzhi was silent for a moment, did not speak, but a **** came in a hurry outside: "Your Majesty, Your Royal Highness, broke into the palace..."

  The **** hasn't finished speaking yet.

   Outside, there were hurried footsteps, Zhu Houzhao said: "Get out of the way."

   After the domineering word fell, Zhu Houzhao had entered the Chongwen Hall.

  Behind him is Fang Jifan. Fang Jifan felt that he was stupid, and followed Zhu Houzhao back and forth. Sooner or later, he would not end well.

  Emperor Hongzhi was taken aback, looking at Zhu Houzhao who was beaming with joy.

   Zhu Houzhao looked around and saw Yang Tinghe kneeling on the ground.

   There are also stunned Hanlin.

  Zhu Houzhao put his hands behind his back, and he probably understood what was going on in his heart.

  He said in a loud voice: "Father, I have something to play."

   "..."

   This is a bit out of order.

  Emperor Hongzhi was silent.

  He actually felt that his son, sometimes, did not do anything wrong even though he had no rules.

  In the past, he would have been furious, but now, he is more silent.

   "His Royal Highness..." All the officials saluted Zhu Houzhao.

  Zhu Houzhao said: "Master Yang, is it right for you to sue me?"

  Zhu Houzhao is a person who can't hide things in his heart.

   This is a bit embarrassing.

  Yang Tinghe was silent for a moment, and said: "The minister is a minister of the Ming Dynasty, who is full of the king's salary, for the sake of the country and..."

   "Why Sheji?" Zhu Houzhao was a little angry. He had been annoyed a few days ago, and his anger was still there: "Is it just for Sheji?"

   This time, it hit a large area.

  Hanlin felt that they were about to suffocate.

   What kind of words are these?

  When I read the books of sages and sages, I made meritorious deeds, established virtues, and established words, so it became a lip service.

   "The Tatars attacked Datong, and you are still shaking your heads here, is this appropriate?"

   In front of all the Hanlin, Zhu Houzhao unceremoniously reprimanded Yang Tinghe.

  Yang Tinghe became angry from embarrassment.

  He is Qingliu, Qingliu should not be afraid of the emperor and prince, otherwise... he will be accused by thousands of people.

  He said solemnly: "His Royal Highness, please be careful, the minister is waiting here, teaching etiquette is for the common people of the world..."

  Zhu Houzhao laughed: "Then the barbarians are here, what are your plans?"

  Yang Tinghe couldn't help saying: "Chen...Chen...Chen is not a man..."

   "You are not a man, so who is a man?"

  This is a bit of a nonsense.

  Yang Tinghe seemed to be forced into a corner, and the Hanlin looked at Yang Tinghe with grief.

  Zhu Houzhao said again: "I am worried about the army and the people of Datong, and the war in Datong, but you are behind my back, speaking ill of me, what is the reason?"

  Yang Tinghe Dayi said awe-inspiringly: "His Royal Highness, the defense against the Tatars is not based on worry, but to cultivate virtue. If the king does not cultivate virtue, how can he resist the Tatars?"

   Zhu Houzhao was a little confused.

  This sentence...is very familiar. When I heard it in the past, I thought it made a little sense, but now it sounds really ironic.

  Zhu Houzhao said: "No, to resist the Tatars, you need flying balls."

   "Fly...fly ball..."

  Everyone was in an uproar.

  Everyone talks about cultivating virtue, but what they cultivate is the virtue of Confucius and Sage.

  And His Royal Highness the Crown Prince actually said that it is enough without cultivating virtue, not a saint, but a flying ball...is...is this plausible?

  Yang Ting was so angry that he wanted to vomit blood: "Where did your Highness hear the rumors, flying balls...what are they?"

  Zhu Houzhao shouted: "The flying ball has saved you to sit here and discuss!" He took out the note in his sleeve: "There is an urgent report from Datong. The flying team raided the Tatar camp outside the city. Great victory!"

  Great victory...

   All of a sudden, the Chongwen Hall became quiet.

   Datong... unexpectedly won.

  Yang Tinghe's face was pale, and he suddenly understood why His Highness the Crown Prince was so confident today.

  He couldn't believe it. The Tatar cavalry was just outside the city of Datong. Even if it was a great victory, it couldn't have been done in just a few days... This is too unbelievable.

And Emperor Hongzhi's face sank, the word "great victory" seemed to resonate with his heart, he was still silently watching the quarrel between each other, but now, Emperor Hongzhi couldn't sit still: "Where is the victory? Take me to see!"

  Zhu Houzhao did not hesitate, and personally presented the note.

  In the eyes of Emperor Hongzhi, these six words clearly came into view: "Fortunately, life is not disgraceful, great victory!"

  …

   Delivered at five o'clock on the eighty-fifth day.

  (end of this chapter)