I studied in modern times

Chapter 350: The question of Shengpinglou

This day’s sutra feast is actually just a review of last year’s lessons.

Mainly "Book of Rites" and "Collections of Mr. Xu Jiang" by Li Gou.

Fan Chunren, Lu Dafang and other banquet officials first tested Zhao Xu's knowledge of the "Book of Rites".

Now the "Book of Rites" has talked about the article "Prince Wen Wang".

As Fan Chunren, Lu Dafang and others asked questions, they then listened to Zhao Xu's answers.

Both the fellow readers and brothers Zhong Jianzhong were all surprised.

Because this is really incredible.

The 11-year-old Guan Jia is actually already learning the Book of Rites.

Moreover, the learning progress is so fast and so deep.

So, everyone became serious.

Especially brothers Zhong Jianzhong - they still have the desire to obtain Jinshi status!

Having Jinshi status can save you countless troubles and criticisms.

After Deng Runfu took charge, he began to ask about the "Collected Works of Mr. Xu Jiang" that he taught last year.

Everyone was stunned.

Because this already involves something beyond the meaning of scripture.

It is a great scholar of the generation who elaborated beyond the Five Classics of Saints.

There are some things that even they find difficult to hear.

But the officials were already able to answer questions fluently with Deng Runfu, a scholar of the Hanlin Academy and an attendant.

As a result, everyone's expressions became solemn.

They know that they are not here to accompany children to study.

Maybe, they might not be able to keep up with the emperor's progress!

Just thinking of this, both Zhang Chi and Lu Haowen became serious.

Several others felt even more stressed.

They knew that they came to be a companion and study with the emperor, and no matter what they did, they had to be able to help the emperor in some way or leave an impression in the emperor's mind.

Otherwise, when the emperor grows up and becomes an adult, the relationship between them and the emperor will only be that of companion reading.

There is no way it can be reused!
Their families have already taught them this.

Also taught were the secrets of the palaces of the past dynasties.

Taboos that can kill people!
The latest taboo is Zhang Maoze.

The veteran of the Four Dynasties, the big Diao Dang who had risen to the top, disappeared without a trace. His old friends and confidants were all sent to remote military states one by one. In the entire Da Nei, Zhang Mao's system people were uprooted almost overnight!
Who among those who know this would not feel a chill down their spine?

Therefore, these young people quickly corrected their attitude.

Each one of them completely changed their attitude in this short period of time.

The sutra feast came to an end quietly.

"Your Majesty is a saint, and the country is lucky!"

Deng Runfu, Fan Chunren and Lu Dafang led all the banquet officials to pay their respects and congratulate again.

Zhao Xu followed the tradition and comforted the banquet officials one by one, and announced that a banquet would be given in this Jiying Palace.

The emperor gave a banquet, and to be honest, the dishes were just beautiful, rich, and not unpalatable.

In addition, they have to maintain a royal appearance, so most people only try it briefly.

After the banquet was over, Zhao Xu put down his chopsticks, wiped the corners of his mouth under Feng Jing's service, and then said to everyone: "Dear ladies, there is Shengping Tower behind Jiying Palace..."

"Please, please accompany me upstairs to take a look at the inner scenery!"

"No!" All the ministers worshiped together.

This is the tradition of the Song Dynasty.

Every time after the emperor gave a banquet in the Jiying Hall, he would lead his ministers to the Shengping Tower behind the Jiying Hall to climb up and look into the distance.

Sometimes, the emperor would order his ministers to compose poems and sing in harmony.If you write well, you may be promoted on the spot.

So, Zhao Xu led the ministers, served by Feng Jing, and walked to the back of Jiying Hall.

From the Donghe Corridor at the back of the hall, we arrived at the Shengping Downstairs, which stands behind Jiying Hall and corresponds to Longtuge, Tianzhang Pavilion and Baowen Pavilion.

There were already ministers waiting in front of the building and unlocked the Shengping Building.

Zhao Xu led the people up the escalator, and soon reached the top of the Shengping Building, the tallest building in the Imperial Palace.

Standing on the top floor of the attic, you can almost see the entire building.

Xuandemen, Donghuamen, Xihuamen and Gongchenmen.

The four gates of the imperial city are also visible to the naked eye.

In the back garden, you can also see the flowers blooming at a glance.

The most important thing is that all the scenery and palace layout that can be seen with the naked eye are well-proportioned, elegant but simple, beautiful but not gaudy, beautiful but not vulgar.

This is the beauty of the Song Dynasty.

It is also the aesthetics of Zhao officials in the past dynasties!
When it comes to art and aesthetics, the Zhao officials were able to hold their heads high, look down upon the world, punch Han Wen, and kick Li Shimin in front of all dynasties.

Naihe...naihe, martial virtue is not good!

This is a problem brought in the mother's womb. If she wants to correct it, even Zhao Xu needs to do it step by step and slowly.

So, Zhao Xu said: "The mountains and rivers are beautiful, the palaces are magnificent, it is truly the most beautiful scenery in the world!"

The ministers were about to compliment him.

Zhao Xu sighed and said: "Mencius said: Live in peace and happiness, die in sorrow; live in sorrow, die in peace and happiness!"

"I see peace and happiness today, but I have to think about the worries in the future... So, I toss and turn, sleep at night, hoping for long-term peace and stability..."

So, he looked at the banquet officials in front of him and the seven accompanying readers, and asked, "Do you have anyone who can teach me?"

The ministers looked at each other and began to answer.

Of course, in their eagerness, even if they have the wisdom of Zhuge Liang, they can only stick to political correctness.

For example, Fan Chunren said that we must cultivate virtue, because "the country is not in danger but virtue."

Lu Dafang said that if you want to love the people, you can win the hearts of the people only by doing light corvee and paying little tax.

Deng Runfu said that we should manage our finances because only when the national funds are sufficient can we prepare for disasters.

Everyone else also made their own comments, talking about commonplace things.

What about being frugal and generous, not competing with the people for profit...

Zhao Xu waited for them to finish speaking and then said: "What you said is correct!"

"It's just that I am young now and don't know much about the world..."

"Old Master Ai of Lu said: I was born in a deep palace and grew up with the hands of a woman. I have never known sorrow, worry, labor, fear, or danger!"

"Why am I not like this?"

"Fortunately, I have been protected and supported by the benevolent saints of the two palaces. It is my will to open the city and be close to the people!"

"In this way, maybe we can understand the suffering of the people and benefit from the efforts of the common people!"

All the ministers paid their respects one after another: "Your majesty is a benevolent and sage, and your virtuous words show compassion for the common people. The two palaces are kind and sage, and they protect and support the holy bow. This will surely be a good story! Congratulations to all the world!"

Zhao Xu smiled and looked at these ministers who jumped into his trap.

He said softly: "It's just that I only have the strength of one person...and I am young and may not know enough. Although I am assisted by the wise ministers of Kaifeng Mansion, I may not be able to catch up..."

"So, I was thinking..."

"In the future, after teaching the way of saints in the Sutra Banquet class... is it possible to put some of the files and affairs that I brought back from Kaifeng Mansion to the Sutra Banquet class..."

"Discuss and review the pros and cons with the ministers... the wise men...?"

"In this way, you can not only apply what you have learned, but also brainstorm ideas..."

Everyone raised their heads and looked at Zhao Xu.

Then they all bowed their heads and worshiped: "Your Majesty, you are wise!"

(End of this chapter)