Han Shizu

Chapter 679 The education of princes
The Wenhua Hall, located close to the third hall, was originally only used to pile up some sundries, until last spring, Liu Chengyou ordered it to be cleaned up for the princes to study.Up to now, there are four princes studying in Wenhua Hall, the eldest Liu Xu, the second Liu Yang, the third Liu Xi, and the fourth Liu Fang.

Inside and outside the hall, apart from some palace servants and guards, there were only the master and four disciples, and it looked a little deserted.He raised his hand and made a silent gesture to the eunuch who was saluting, and stood under the curtain, observing the situation inside.

Zhang Zhaozheng was holding a booklet, leading the princes to read, and was studying the Analects of Confucius: "The master said: 'A gentleman can't find enough to eat, and he can't live in peace. If he is sensitive to things but cautious in his words, he will have the way and be righteous. It can be said that it is easy to learn.'”

Liu Chengyou has inquired, and Zhang Zhao's teachings to the princes are still enlightening, and he mainly lectures on "Thousand Characters", "Book of Filial Piety", and "The Analects of Confucius".However, in Liu Chengyou's view, there are still too few enlightenment books.

In view of this, Liu Chengyou has ordered the bachelor of the third library to compile a book suitable for children's enlightenment, and put forward the requirements according to the "San Zi Jing" and "Hundred Family Surnames". For a few words, I can only find those learned scholars from the imperial court to order.

The few princes were serious about learning, the only one who was distracted and seemed bored was the fourth prince, Liu Fang, who had shown a restless personality since he could not walk.

Looking around, he caught sight of Liu Chengyou standing behind him, his dark eyes lit up, but seeing his father's serious expression, he was shocked, his attitude immediately corrected, and his small body straightened.

Liu Fang's abnormal state naturally attracted the attention of others, who looked at him, and the sound of reading stopped immediately.

"Your Majesty!" Zhang Zhao greeted him.

Several princes came forward to pay homage neatly.

"Zhang Qing is free!" Liu Chengyou looked at Zhang Zhao leniently and said, "I'm bothering you to teach!"

"Your Majesty is serious!"

His eyes fell on his sons, Liu Xu was already seven years old, he behaved like a grown-up.Liu Yang and Liu Xi are six years old. Although they are young, they have a natural nobility, and they can already see Tianjia's self-confidence from their two immature faces.

As for Liu Fang, he was the youngest but the most energetic. He stepped forward to please Liu Chengyou, hugging Liu Chengyou's thigh, and looked at him helplessly: "Daddy, are you here to see us study?"

Facing that cute and clever eyes, Liu Chengyou still vaguely remembered the scene when the boy wiped his nose with his dragon robe, but now, he is growing up day by day.

"Yes!" Patting his head, Liu Chengyou showed a little smile: "It's just that when I came, I saw that you were not paying attention to your studies, and you were absent-minded!"

Liu Fang curled his lips and said, "I don't even understand what Master Zhang said!"

After he said this, Zhang Zhao's expression changed suddenly. Doesn't this mean that his master doesn't know how to teach, so he blew his beard in embarrassment.

After all, he is a five-year-old child, and he speaks without restraint. Liu Chengyou taught: "It's okay if you don't understand, then learn to read, learn to write, and learn to memorize. Master Zhang is a erudite Confucian, and what he teaches you is the words of sages. Waiting for you When you grow up, you will understand."

Liu Chengyou's words made Zhang Zhao more useful.

With a serious face, Liu Chengyou asked Liu Fang: "How much will you recite "Thousand Characters"?"

Upon hearing the question, Liu Fang was taken aback, let go of Liu Chengyou's thigh, thought for a while, and replied confidently: "I can read."

Faced with his clever answer to the question, Liu Chengyou was amused. Looking at the other three sons, Liu Chengyou said to Zhang Zhao: "Zhang Qing, let me borrow some of your students first!"

The bright sunlight sprinkled between the palace rooms, shone on the sharp sword, reflecting dazzling light.Liu Chengyou held the sword in both hands, he could feel the heavy weight in his hand, and he danced it in a precise manner.

The moves he wields are all the basic drill moves of the Great Han Imperial Army.On one side, the four princes, each holding a wooden sword, practiced under the supervision and guidance of the teacher.

That's right, Liu Chengyou "borrowed" a few princes to bring them to practice martial arts and strengthen their bodies, and the instructor he found for them was Yuanfu, the public medicine of the Fen Kingdom.

Obviously, it is more interesting to practice martial arts than to stay in the Wenhua Palace to study, but after a long time, the boring movement training is not as comfortable as sitting behind the desk.
It is said that the sword moves lightly, but if you concentrate on swinging for a long time, your shoulders will become sore.After Liu Chengyou finished five sets of "Eighteen Forms of the Forbidden Army", there was fine sweat on his forehead and hot back.

Putting the sword back into its sheath and handing it to the servant to put it away, Liu Chengyou took the silk handkerchief and wiped his sweat, looking at the figures of his sons practicing with his hands behind his back.Liu Xu is the oldest and has more strength.Liu Yang's movements are slow, but his posture is standard.Liu Xi is clumsy, obviously trying to do well.As for Liu Fang, his movements are lively
"Mr. Yao, what are the aptitudes of my princes?" Liu Chengyou asked when Yao Yuanfu was summoned.

"After the Tian family, the dragon and the phoenix!" Of course Yao Yuanfu said something nice, and replied: "Especially the fourth prince, who is so talented!"

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou also showed a smile, praising his son obviously made him happier than praising himself: "Then from now on, I will trouble Mr. Yao to enter the palace and teach them for me!"

"Yes! The veteran will definitely teach you everything!" Yao Yuanfu responded with a hearty smile.

Yao Yuanfu was already over seventy years old. Although he was not old enough and his body was still healthy, in the past few years in Kaifeng, he could see that rising stars in the Han army were springing up like bamboo shoots after a rain.

Now, the emperor gave him a chance to teach the princes how to practice martial arts, and he was naturally very happy.

"Okay, everyone stop for a while!" Walking forward, Liu Chengyou asked the princes to stop.

Looking around, everyone was out of breath, with sweat on their cheeks.The servants immediately served tea, and Liu Chengyou said: "From now on, in addition to studying and studying with Master Zhang in the Wenhua Palace, you will also practice martial arts with Duke Fen. Don't slack off. I will take the school exam on schedule!"

"Yes!" The answer was neat.

Liu Chengyou said again: "It's not easy to study, but it's even harder to practice martial arts!"

"Baby is not afraid of hard work!" Liu Xu said.

"I want to be as capable as Daddy!" Liu Yang seemed to be making up his mind.

"Daddy asked me to practice martial arts, so I will practice hard!" Liu Xi showed a simple and honest smile.

"I like to practice martial arts!" Liu Fang looked excited.

Liu Chengyou had a panoramic view of the reactions of the princes. The curved corner of his mouth represented his good mood. He sat on the chair beside him and summoned his sons to his knees.

A little seriousness was restored on his face. Looking at the immature faces, Liu Chengyou said: "The great Han founded the country with martial arts, but now the world has not yet settled down, the Rong and Di are still rampant all over the world, and the homeland of China is still lost. Riots, foreign aggression, peace of the world.

Now, it is nearly half of the time, and the kingdoms are still there. If I cannot realize the great cause of the dynasty, I will have to rely on you brothers from now on.Therefore, we must earnestly study the text and practice martial arts diligently! "

"Yes!" Although he didn't understand Liu Chengyou's words, but seeing that Naifu was serious, he nodded ignorantly.

Liu Fang rolled his eyes, and there seemed to be a tangled look on his little face: "Daddy, you'd better not calm down the world too early."

"Why?" Liu Chengyou became a little interested.

"If that's the case, when I grow up, I won't be able to conquer the world for you!" Liu Fang said, tilting his head.

"Hehe! These naive words are interesting!" Pointing at Liu Fang, Liu Chengyou said to Yao Yuanfu.

Yao Yuanfu also laughed out loud, saying: "Although the fourth prince is young, his ambition is commendable!"

"I'm just saying this to you!" Liu Chengyou turned his head and said to Liu Fang, "I will definitely give you a chance to conquer the world for me in the future!"

"Officials, Captain Li Yun of Qingche is asking to see you!" At this time, Zhang Dejun, who received the news, stepped forward and whispered to Liu Chengyou.

"Li Yun."

After reading a sentence, his eyebrows turned, Liu Chengyou got up, and gave a few more instructions to the princes, and then he packed up and went to Chongzheng Hall.

On the way, Liu Chengyou temporarily ordered to Zhang Dejun: "Chuan Zhao, from the civil and military heirs above the fourth grade in Beijing, select the right-age ones, and enter the palace to study at the Wenhua Palace. The personnel will let Zhang Zhao and Yao Yuanfu be responsible for the selection!"

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)