Ming Dynasty: He was ordered to give lectures in prison, but Lao Zhu eavesdropped and made people nu

Chapter 314 What can a husband ask for when he has such a wife?

Hear this.

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes widened and he was a little surprised, and he unconsciously interjected:

"Han Fei."

"Haha...sister, have you read this book?"

"As expected of the queen of the Ming Dynasty, she is rich in knowledge and well-read!"

Empress Ma reads history books when she has nothing to do, and uses the virtuous concubines of the past as a standard to warn the concubines in the harem to strictly restrain their words and deeds.

"Don't interrupt, do you speak or should I?"

Seeing Lao Zhu scratching his neck three times, she continued:

, ""Five Beetles" comes from Chapter 49 of "Han Feizi", which is the main treatise of Legalism at the end of the Warring States Period."

"This article not only provides the core foundation of Qin's political and legal affairs, but also reveals the essence of the imperial power era."

"A thousand years have passed, and the Qin system is still followed, and Xunzi's thoughts are still learned. Qin's politics happen to be Legalist thoughts, and Han Fei is a master of Legalism."

"Xunxue is the theory of Xunzi, and Han Fei is a disciple of Xunzi. He can be said to be a true master."

Hearing that his wife imitated Lin Che's tone of voice when teaching, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but become more interested, and he positioned himself to prepare.

"What are five beetles?"

"Boss, tell me."

Zhu Biao was startled when he heard this, stood up hurriedly, and said calmly:

"After returning to my mother, the five beetles refer to..."

"The five categories of people are Confucian scholars, political strategists, knight-errants, those who suffer from imperial problems, and profiteers."

"The beetle among the five beetles means borer."

Queen Ma nodded happily, raised her chin and motioned for her son to sit down.

"Then what does this article say? Is it so shocking?"

"Come on, let me give you two a general explanation based on Mr. Lin's ideas."

“In ancient times, when there were few people and many beasts, the people were always harmed by wild beasts.

"At this time, a sage appeared and taught people to build tents on trees, so the people supported him and elected him as the lord of the world."

Queen Ma said methodically:

"This person is Chao."

"At that time, people ate raw meat and wild fruits, which were fishy and rancid. Many people became seriously ill because of this."

"Then another saint appeared and taught people how to drill wood to make fire. Then the people supported him and became the lord of the world."

"This person is Suiren."

"In the Middle Ages, Dayu eliminated floods in the Central Plains..."

"In modern times, the two kings of Shang and Zhou ended the tyranny of Jie and Zhou..."

"Without exception, these people have all become the masters of the world."

Looking at Zhu Yuanzhang who was enjoying himself, Empress Ma smiled and asked:

"But if it were put today, if someone still advocated building sheds on trees and advocating people to drill wood to make fire, it would definitely arouse the ridicule of the world..."

"Similarly, if you continue to advocate the system of Yao, Shun, and Yu, and imitate the etiquette of Shang, Tang, and Zhou kings, then people will definitely think that this person is crazy."

"right?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was thoughtful and hesitated for a moment without interrupting.

"King Wen of Zhou once relied on benevolent government to influence Xirong, but King Xu Yan was destroyed by Chu because of benevolent government. Emperor Shun once had people dancing on the border of Xirong with shields and axes."

"At that time, this gratification was called virtue policy, and it did influence Xirong in the end."

Queen Ma smiled:

"But now if you hold a sword and dance at someone's door, you are not allowed to beat the person's head into a dog's head?"

"So, as times change, methods will naturally change."

"In ancient times people competed for morality."

"In the Middle Ages, people competed for wisdom."

"This is a time when people resort to force."

After speaking, Empress Ma paused for a moment, trying to completely penetrate into Lin Che's thoughts, and concluded:

"In short, this is the change in times and the change in strategy brought about."

“So a sage never copies the ancient teachings.”

"Don't talk about any old customs."

"The same goes for Mr. Lin."

"What method should be chosen to govern the world should be based on the actual situation of the current era."

"Can you two understand what I say?"

The words fell. The Zhu family father and son were dumbfounded and shocked beyond measure.

The father and son looked at Queen Ma in disbelief. At this moment, my mouth felt dry and I didn't say a word for a long time.

If the two of you hadn't just returned from Lin Che, you would have doubted whether the other party had gone to seek Buddhist scriptures?

Clear and to the point.

Moreover, the tone of her lectures was also different from Lin Che's.

From a historical perspective, take history as a mirror and tell the story of simplicity.

"Gudong."

Zhu Yuanzhang swallowed hard, the admiration in his eyes almost overflowing, and he said excitedly:

"You're right, girl!"

"Transparent."

"It's so transparent."

"I'll ask you to ignore those red tapes and come up with ideas for us."

"How wonderful!"

Zhu Yuanzhang slapped his thigh:

"What more can a husband ask for when he has such a wife?"

"The greatest luck in our life is not that we sit on this shabby throne, but that we have such a virtuous wife as my sister."

"God treats us well."

"It's worth the hard work."

The voice did not fall.

Prince Zhu Biao stood up immediately, bowed, and continued:

"Thank you, mother, for taking the time to answer my questions."

"My son, I am ashamed."

"Mr. Lin didn't dismantle and analyze it, so I don't know why."

"I still need to trouble my mother for guidance, so that I can know everything."

"I am ashamed of the cultivation and high expectations of my father and Mr. Lin."

"Please punish me, Queen Mother."

Seeing the father and son singing along, Empress Ma felt a little funny.

This is based on experience, and I can say a hundred good words in order not to be lectured.

"no--"

Empress Ma took a sip of her tea, then crossed her arms and looked at the smiling Lao Zhu, and said angrily: "Don't be so playful."

"I haven't finished my lesson yet."

"Is this the case when you take Mr. Lin's class?"

"Do you still have an example of being a father?"

"My sons learned bad things from you."

Zhu Yuanzhang: "..."

The magnificent hall fell silent again.

"Don't waste time, let's continue."

Empress Ma said casually as she put away the dishes and chopsticks. Upon seeing this, Zhu Biao immediately stepped forward to support his mother's body, settled her back into the chair, and took over the unfinished chores.

"Well, thank you for your hard work, boss."

Queen Ma nodded slightly, the affection between her brows almost overflowing, and said sadly:

"The Five Beetles said: In ancient times, if the husband did not plow, the grass and trees would be enough for food; if the woman did not weave, the skins of animals would be enough for clothing."

“There are few people and plenty of resources, so it’s hard to have chaos.”

"The people naturally don't have to fight for anything."

Speaking of which.

Queen Ma suddenly changed the subject.

"But today, there are many people but limited resources. Often, despite all the efforts, there is not enough food."

"So there will inevitably be confusion and there will inevitably be competition."

"Emperor Yao governed the world, but his food and accommodation were too simple. There was not much difference between the monarch and the people, so he was able to abdicate."

"Nowadays, the life of a slave of a noble family is completely different from that of ordinary people. Therefore, let alone an emperor, even the patriarch of a big family is reluctant to resign from his position."

"This is what Mr. Lin said today. The emperor does not treat the people as human beings, and the emperor does not treat the officials as human beings, which will bring endless disasters."

(End of this chapter)