I'm only seven years old, Lao Zhu, you let me supervise the country?

Chapter 304 Stubborn Lao Zhu proves it with practical actions!

It's just that in this court, whether it is reasonable or not is not entirely important.

Although Zhu Yunzhen's words were shocking and impressed all the courtiers, no one dared to stand up and cheer.

There were only a few responses.

And these supporters are also Zhu Yunxun's confidants.

After all, Zhu Yunzhen is in a difficult situation now, Lao Zhu faintly no longer supports him, and Fang Xiaoru is blatantly opposing Zhu Yunzhen.

Even the Jin Yiwei, the great killer weapon that Zhu Yunzhen had in his hands before, never paid attention to him again.

It had been a long time since Jinyiwei commander Jiang Yu had appeared at Zhu Yunxian's side. This was already a sign that Zhu Yunxian was taking back power and Zhu Yunxian's position was shaken.

Naturally, the ministers and officials would not be so stupid.

At this time, it is unpleasant to come forward to find someone.

So what if what Zhu Yunzhen said makes sense?Without power, in this court, what you say is just nonsense!

No one will listen at all!

The resistance Zhu Yunzhen faced was far greater than imagined!
Fang Xiaoru, on the other hand, even refused to acknowledge Zhu Yunxun's words.

"What nonsense!"

Fang Xiaoru said angrily: "Your Highness, in my opinion, these things you are talking about are just useless tricks!"

"Things like wheelbarrows are actually dispensable to the common people."

In order to defeat Zhu Yunzhen, Fang Xiaoru has reached the point where it can be said to be nonsense.

It's completely preposterous.

But he also has his own theory: "Since ancient times, people all over the world have lived in separate areas, cultivated and enjoyed themselves, and can live and work in peace and contentment."

"This shows that the world actually does not need these strange and obscene skills!"

“What really makes people’s lives unbearable is chaotic government and ambitious officials, all of which are caused by ignorance of the ways of the sages and lack of morality!”

"These things have no practical benefit to Ming Dynasty at all!"

"On the contrary, it destroyed the good social atmosphere of the Ming Dynasty and made all people happy to be lazy and get something for nothing."

"On this occasion, there is only Neo-Confucianism!"

"Only by obeying the supreme laws of heaven can we save the Ming Dynasty! Educate all the people, rectify the government, and let the world be led by sages and sages!"

"Rectify the Ming Dynasty with virtue!"

“This is how we can achieve lasting peace and stability!”

After all, Fang Xiaoru is actually still following the old Confucian formula. As long as those in power are benevolent, then the people will be better off.

It's just different from the previous Confucianism.

On this basis, Neo-Confucianism added some content, such as using heavenly principles to restrain the behavior of the people.

But Fang Xiaoru's words simply didn't make Zhu Yunxi laugh.

Can Neo-Confucianism really correct the Ming Dynasty?

I'm afraid it will bring down the Ming Dynasty!

Neo-Confucianism has one biggest flaw, and that is that the root of Neo-Confucianism theory is actually the theory of good nature.

Believe that human nature is good.

That is what Neo-Confucians believe is nature, that is, human nature is good, nature inherits nature, and nature is also kind, so they advocate people to restore their nature.

But they have created a superior heavenly principle.

Using force to constrain people to obey the laws of nature coincides with the Legalist point of view.

But the starting point of Legalism is the theory of evil nature.

It is believed that human nature is inherently evil, so restraint and strict punishment are needed.

It can be said that Neo-Confucianism is actually a product of self-contradiction. It believes that human nature is inherently good, but it does not follow the guidance, but uses force to restrain it.

This shows that the Neo-Confucians actually know this in their hearts.

Human nature is inherently evil, or in other words, human nature is inherently neither good nor evil.

Simply ridiculous!
But this set of theories is very popular in this era. In the final analysis, it is because it suits the needs of the rulers!
Not only the emperor, but also the officials and dignitaries of the superiors.

Because Neo-Confucianism is a set of powerful thinking.

The superior is like a god, able to kill and take possession of his subordinates without being condemned.

What superior person wouldn't like this kind of Neo-Confucianism?
And the Confucian scholars who are at the bottom will not think about resistance, but will think about how to change from a low-ranking person to a high-ranking person.

When one day he turns over, he must be like the former superior.

Experience the joy of power!
Thinking like this will only make morality worse from generation to generation!It will only make the administration of officials more chaotic from generation to generation!
It will also give birth to countless hypocrites!
Neo-Confucianism blindly emphasizes the power of the superior and ignores the interests of the inferior.

Judging from the status of Zhu Yunxun's grandson, he actually had no need to oppose it, because the more prosperous Neo-Confucianism became, his authority would also increase accordingly.

The reason why the power of the monarchs in the Ming and Qing Dynasties reached its peak was that Neo-Confucianism also played a huge role.

But Zhu Yunzhen did not only view Neo-Confucianism from his own identity.

It also looks at Neo-Confucianism from the perspective of the entire Ming Dynasty.

Neo-Confucianism seriously restricted the development potential of the Ming Dynasty. It can even be said that the reason why China will lag behind the West so much in the next few hundred years.

On the one hand, it is because the West occupies a geographical advantage.

On the other hand, it is because Neo-Confucianism has developed too prosperously, and everyone is bound by the idea that everyone is inferior and only good at reading.

He is studying Confucianism all the time just to be an official!

Because as long as you are an official, under the thinking of Neo-Confucianism, you will naturally have supreme power.

Even if he is a county magistrate, he is still a county master!

The people below have no intention of resisting at all!
How could such an environment not spawn a group of corrupt officials?

Zhu Yunzhen was well aware of the shortcomings of Neo-Confucianism, so he was so determined to get rid of this shortcoming for the Ming Dynasty.

But not many of the ministers and officials present supported Zhu Yunzhen.However, many ministers clearly supported Fang Xiaoru and stood up for Neo-Confucianism, which seemed to be very powerful.

There were even many vassal kings who came forward.

Among them are naturally the King of Qi, the King of Chu, the King of Xiang and others.

These people were punished by Zhu Yunxu.

And after what happened last time, they also discovered that Lao Zhu probably didn't want to attack the clan anymore after Zhu Yunxu killed Zhu Yunxu and Zhu Yunxu.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to keep Princess Anqing alive and well.

And Qi Wang handled it with care.

Therefore, these vassal kings became more and more unscrupulous, so they had to openly express their thoughts about fighting for the throne!
Because they know that even if they fail.

It’s nothing more than a small punishment like King Qi!

Because after the incident between Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Yunxi, it was impossible for Lao Zhu to let Zhu Yunxian continue to kill the vassal king!

Not to mention, they are now on the same side as Lao Zhu!
Because Lao Zhu, who is above, also has a hint of supporting Neo-Confucianism.

On the contrary, it was Zhu Yunzhen who stood on the opposite side with most of the people in the court!
Regardless of whether what he said makes sense or not.

And how lame are the remarks that Fang Xiaoru counterattacked.

None of this matters!

The court is not the place to argue!But a place that emphasizes power!
Just for a moment.

Zhu Yunxuan turned out to be enemies throughout the court!
"Your Highness Taisun, the prosperity of Neo-Confucianism is the general trend."

"I advise you to recognize the situation as soon as possible."

"Don't let your majesty down, don't let all the officials down, don't let the world down!"

Fang Xiaoru was aloof.

As if he has a winning ticket, he is very proud of his ambition, and it can even be said that he is overwhelmed with joy.

He said wantonly: "Otherwise, if you don't understand the principles of justice, it will be difficult for you to be the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty!"

"Even if I have to risk my life to remonstrate with you, I will ask your Majesty to find a new crown prince for the long-term plan of our Ming Dynasty!"

He said this in front of all the ministers and officials.

Fang Xiaoru completely tore up the last trace of his face.

With the mighty power of many ministers and vassal kings behind him, he attacked Zhu Yunxu!

A cold look flashed across Zhu Yunzhen's eyes.

Fang Xiaoru has a way to die!
If it weren't for the fact that killing him as a mere Fang Xiaoru would be useless, the only choice would be to continue to let him run rampant, gather the popularity of Neo-Confucianism, and defeat him with one strike.

Only then was it possible to overthrow Neo-Confucianism.

Zhu Yunzhen had already taken action!There is no way that Fang Xiaoru will live until tomorrow!

But the battle of ideas is different from the battle of politics, and it is even different from the battle of weapons.

This is the toughest fight!
Because everyone has thoughts and consciousness, which can be guided, but it cannot be forcibly reversed.

It is impossible for Zhu Yunxu to make everyone in the world switch from Neo-Confucianism to Xinxue with just one order.

It's not as simple as just killing a few people.

This is the most complicated and severe struggle!
There is no room for Zhu Yunzhen to relax at all!

Above, a cold light flashed through Lao Zhu's eyes, and he immediately had a plan in his mind to kill the ten clans of Fang Xiaoru!

just.

Lao Zhu knew in his heart that Zhu Yunzhen's intelligence could never stop here!

And his tenacity doesn’t stop there!

Lao Zhu wanted to see not only Zhu Yunzhen's ability, but also his ability to withstand setbacks and fight back!

"The general trend?"

Zhu Yunzhen's expression gradually turned cold.

He looks like a young man, but in his eyes there seems to be a tiger emerging from the cage and a real dragon emerging from the sea!
Only one person stands.

But his momentum was able to overwhelm many ministers and vassal kings behind Fang Xiaoru!

At this moment, Zhu Yunzhen had given up all illusions. It was completely impossible to convince these people theoretically.

No matter how well he speaks and how reasonable he is.

These people will just turn a deaf ear and choose to use their power to suppress others.

But what Zhu Yunzhen wants to do is not to compete with these people for power.

But to win this ideological war!

Zhu Yunzhen wants to use practical actions to prove to the people all over the world that the study of mind is more than a hundred times better than the Neo-Confucianism!
In the most fundamental position, win the most fundamental war!
Then take advantage of the general trend of the world and fight back in the court!Sweep all these people out of the Ming Dynasty!

"Then let me show you what the real general trend is!"

"Since we mutually agree that our respective doctrines are better."

"Then let the world see it! Let the common people comment! Ask, which theory do the common people in the world support more!"

"I learn from my heart and have the confidence."

"And you have Neo-Confucianism?"

Fang Xiaoru's expression suddenly changed.

Zhu Yunxuan now understood and no longer planned to fight with him in the court, but instead focused on the people.

If... we really let Xinxue gain the upper hand among the people.

Neo-Confucianism has no meaning in existence anymore!
Because once ideas no longer occupy the mainstream, they will be trash that can only be swept into the garbage heap!
But in the eyes of the superiors, it is no longer useful!
Neo-Confucianism... I'm afraid it's going to die!

(End of this chapter)