back to ancient times to be emperor

Chapter 687
Hearing this ancient prose made Lu Chengqi's head swell, and those who are not quick-witted would not be able to grasp the main points.Lu Chengqi only heard that Chen Xiang seemed to be a clean and honest official, with a strong ability to handle affairs, and he attached great importance to education.Well, why is such a talent so unknown?

Of course, this unknown means that Lu Chengqi has never heard of it, but in the officialdom, Chen Xiang has a good reputation.Lu Chengqi asked: "Then this statement is ancient, where does it work now?"

Wen Yanbo immediately said: "Report to Your Majesty, and state that Gu is currently the promoted official of Kaifeng Mansion."

Lu Chengqi nodded and became thoughtful.Both are good, but he only needs one.Sun Jue is good, Chen Xiang is even better, and Chen Xiang is also Sun Jue's teacher... "I plan to choose only one person, who does Wen Qing think should be chosen?"

Wen Yanbo was stunned for a moment. He originally thought that the more people Lu Chengqi wanted, the better, so why did he only choose one: "I think this is a big matter, and it cannot be done by one person. Mr. Sun Shen and Chen Shu are all great talents, why not join us?" Use it?"

After hearing this, Lu Chengqi thought about it for a while.To develop elementary school, it must be on a large scale. No matter how strong a person is, he will not be able to keep busy.At this time, someone needs to help. It just so happens that Chen Xiang and Sun Jue have a teacher-student relationship, and they couldn't be more harmonious.Coupled with Sun Jue's emphasis on teaching and Chen Xiang's emphasis on systems, the cooperation between the two can complement each other.In this case, why worry about how many people to use?
"Wenqing is right. I didn't think carefully enough. Since they are both talented people, why should I be stingy? I agree. Let's go through the elementary school together..." Lu Chengqi made up his mind, and Wen Yanbo was a little relieved .He is not without selfishness, he has a good personal relationship with these two, but since it is a recommendation, it is still necessary to recommend talents without avoiding relatives.In order to avoid suspicion, both Sun Jue and Chen Xiang lost the opportunity to enter the emperor's sight, and if they found out, there would always be some suspicion.After there is a rift, friends can't make friends, the estrangement becomes bigger, and even turn against each other.Of course, both Sun Jue and Chen Xiang are upright gentlemen, so they definitely won't be like this.Even so, Wen Yanbo still couldn't pass the test in his heart!
Lu Chengqi sighed: "Why did I start the elementary school? It's all because of the words of the sages, and someone has to pass them on. Only by teaching by example can the people be honest. In the open business, there are always people who disregard morality and violate conscience. The way is to rely on education. I thought that Confucianism does not prohibit merchants, nor does it prohibit martial arts, why has it changed now?"

This question involved too much, and Wen Yanbo couldn't answer it for a while.Since Dong Zhongshu put forward important Confucian theories such as the relationship between heaven and man, the three cardinal guides and the five constant principles, Confucianism has fallen into a vicious circle and has become a tool for the rulers to ignorant the people.During the time of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Dong Zhongshu's theory had little influence, and there were still Chen Tang's "Those who offend me and rob the Han will be punished even if they are far away!" Let my six animals live in peace; lose my Yanzhi Mountain, and make my married woman colorless." But it was at this time that the first traitor in Chinese history, "The Bank of China", appeared.

Today's Confucianism is more inclined to "literature" and abandons "wu".The most intuitive example is "repaying grievances with virtue".Little do you know that Confucius said, "Repay kindness with kindness, and repay grievances with straightness", whoever bullies you, hits back.As the true founder of Confucianism, Xuansheng Confucius was very good at fighting, and the six Confucian arts were basically established in his educational system.According to historical records, Shu Lianghe, the father of Confucius, was an excellent warrior who was able to stand against Shimen. As his son, Confucius, the Xuansheng, was naturally very good at fighting.Later, after Ran Qiu, a disciple of Confucius, defeated the invaders of Qi, Ji Kangzi asked him where he learned about military affairs?Ran Qiu replied that it was Professor Confucius.For Confucius, his academics focused on practicality, and studying military affairs was also an important part of Confucian children at that time.

Later, Xunzi, Xunzi never led an army to fight in his life, but the book "Xunzi" contains the chapter "Yi Bing". By studying "Yi Bing Pian", you can know that Xunzi's military skills are no worse than anyone else.Most of the Confucian scholars at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty were able to write articles with a pen and conquer the battlefield with a sword, such as the great Confucian Lu Zhi.After the Eastern Han Dynasty, especially in the last years of the Cao Wei Dynasty, Confucianism gradually declined. After the rise of Buddhism, Confucianism entered a downturn period. Metaphysics rose in the Wei and Jin Dynasties, traditional Confucianism gradually disappeared, and Han Confucianism gradually fell silent.

It was not until Dashun established the country and established the imperial examination that Confucianism slowly revived.But by this time, Confucianism had changed its flavor.The six arts of a gentleman are rites, music, archery, imperialism, calligraphy, and mathematics. Now it is estimated that only rites, music, and books remain.As for shooting, defending, and counting, what did they come from?At this time, the literati dismissed him. Can he be an official?

Lu Chengqi believes that this is not the fault of the world, the world seeks advantages and avoids disadvantages.Since the imperial examination is not taken, why study it?Now Lu Chengqi wants to reverse this situation, and to stimulate the blood of the nation, naturally he must start with the imperial examination.It is not enough to have one examination and one reform of the imperial examination, and there must be a famous teacher to guide the direction.So basic education is the key, and Lu Chengqi attaches so much importance to it.In the words of later generations, this is called the all-round development of morality, intelligence, physical education, art and labor, and what is needed is comprehensive talents.

Seeing that Wen Yanbo couldn't answer, Lu Chengqi felt a little regretful.In fact, he also knew that Wen Yanbo could be regarded as a man with both civil and military skills, comparable to Fan Zhongyan.Previously, King Pingding rebelled, and dispatched troops and generals quite well.

"I know that Confucianism is progressing, so you can't lose your blood! A literati who doesn't practice martial arts, a weak scholar who will fall in a gust of wind, what use is it? The talents I want can write with a pen and dance with a sword. They are not both civil and military. If a literati does not practice martial arts, his limbs will not work hard, and he will not be able to distinguish the five grains; if a warrior does not practice literature, he will not understand the scriptures, understand the truth, and act boldly. If he cultivates both civil and martial arts, he will be able to understand the gods, and he can be called a great talent in the country."

Wen Yanbo quite agrees: "Your Majesty's words can be described as the golden rule, and I will be educated!"

Lu Chengqi shook his head and sighed: "How rare are such great talents? Dashun means that the style of writing is too prosperous and the style of martial arts is sluggish. After a long time, the country will be in trouble!"

Wen Yanbo didn't dare to answer, it involved too much.He said that the civil servants were not good, and if it spread, he became the target of public criticism.If the military officer is not good, he will be reprimanded by the little emperor again.It is best to keep silent and keep silent.Seeing his expression, Lu Chengqi knew what was going on in his heart, shook his head, and stopped talking.This atmosphere cannot be formed in a day or two, and corrections cannot be made too much, and the mistakes of the previous dynasties will repeat.

As soon as the subject changed, Lu Chengqi took out a memorandum and said, "Li Jie, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, made a memorandum stating clearly that there is still a shortage of one person to assist in the water control of the Yellow River. Wenqing recommends one person, and I will allow him to go to the banks of the Yellow River to control the water as the Minister of the Ministry of Industry."

Only then did Wen Yanbo dare to speak: "Reporting to Your Majesty, I think Mr. An Ding's disciple Liu Yi can take on this important task."

Lu Chengqi was slightly taken aback, this Hu Yuan is so talented, how come the disciples he taught are all great talents, and there are people from all walks of life? "Who is this Liu Yi?"

Wen Yanbo replied: "Liu Yi, whose courtesy name is Zhizhong, was born in Fuzhou. He was young and special, and he lived in the countryside. For Shao Wuwei, he raised the postal book and moved the Qushan decree. He governed the book, sympathized with the orphans and widows, built ponds, taught farming skills, leveled taxes and labor, suppressed treacherous and cunning, and all those who benefited the people came here. In the 21st year of Yuanshou, it was set up for the system The officials of the three divisions are under the jurisdiction of the new law. The first emperor chose the water officials, learned about the southeast water conservancy with Yi, and eliminated the capital water. After a long period of rain and rising, it was proposed to open the Great Wall. .”

Lu Chengqi thought about it silently. Since Liu Yi has made achievements in water control, it is okay to help Li Jie: "Just as Wen Qing said. I have doubts. Wen Qing is Mr. An Ding's disciple, how can he recommend an excellent apprentice for Mr. Anding? "

This was a bit of a joke, but Wen Yanbo didn't see it that way, and said honestly: "I have admired Mr. Anding for a long time, and my son was once sent to his disciples. I am also a good friend of Mr. Anding's disciples. If you have the right way, you can't be good. To avoid relatives, the ministers dare to recommend."

(End of this chapter)