Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 1567 Theology

  It turns out...this is hope...

  Emperor Hongzhi probably understood.

  He narrowed his eyes slightly, and stared at Wang Shouren very seriously, his eyes full of appreciation.

  It is not easy for a scholar who reads the Four Books and Five Classics all day long to understand these principles.

  It is even more difficult for a scholar who understands these truths to dare to speak out the truth in this world that advocates clear talk.

  The most difficult thing is not being able to understand these principles, nor is it daring to speak out.

  The most difficult thing...is really willing to do it, to practice these things.

  But... in this Wang Shouren, there are all three.

hope…

  Emperor Hongzhi smiled and nodded to Wang Shouren.

   "I finally understand this high theory, it's like enlightenment, hey...how did the Qing family know this?"

  Wang Shouren was not arrogant or impetuous in the face of Emperor Hongzhi's admiration, but was categorical to Emperor Hongzhi.

"It couldn't be easier. It's nothing more than... being taught by your mentor, thinking about what the people think, and worrying about what the people want. If you can't understand the people under your rule, how can you talk about governing. So knowing what the people need, thinking about what the people want What, is the most important thing. Why don't the people of Liming in the world want to be decent people, knowing about etiquette, righteousness and shame. Everyone has a sense of shame, scholars have it, and the common people also have it. It's just... what the court advocates is not The practical scriptures, the study of the scriptures, I dare not slander in the slightest, this is a treasure left by the sage. But...how many people are the scriptures useful to?"

  Wang Shouren said with a pair of hot eyes shining, he pursed the corners of his lips, couldn't help but paused, and continued.

   "It is obvious that simple principles can be used to educate the common people, but why does the imperial court use the most complicated principles?"

  Emperor Hongzhi put his hands behind his back. Facing this question, he seemed anxious, so he paced back and forth, and said worriedly: "The Qing family means..."

  Wang Shouren glanced at Wang Guang, the prefect of Luzhou, who was beside him. Obviously, Wang Guang should not have heard what happened next.

  But... Wang Shouren doesn't care.

  Anyway, he wouldn't say anything he shouldn't say, so he swallowed a mouthful of saliva and continued.

"This is because someone needs to complicate this simple truth. It is obviously just etiquette, righteousness, and shame. , become difficult to understand, and become mysterious and mysterious. Only when you have to think about it, can you make it clear and clear. If you want to write an article, you must not only have a neat confrontation, but also not add a sentence, One word is indispensable. It seems that only in this way can one know shame. As everyone knows, this is just the method of turning a stone into gold, making a simple truth more and more difficult to understand. Only those who have mastered it can use it , get rich and honor."

Wang Shouren said: "Because of doing this, what the common people learned in the academy before is useless, and the rich and powerful people only use it as a stepping stone to become an official. Let's pay attention to it again. In the long run, will this enlightenment work?"

"The essence of the new study is actually to simplify the complex, to speak out the simple truth, so that more people can understand it, and to spend more time teaching the six arts of the gentleman. Above all, ordinary people, after entering school, it is enough for them to understand the principles and use these principles to know what to do and what not to do. They can learn the knowledge of how to live and live, naturally... more There are many children who are willing to study and are willing to study."

   As he spoke, Wang Shouren became excited, his eyes were full of confidence, and he bit every word and every sentence very hard.

"What is hope? In the eyes of ordinary people, the sons of noble families inherit the titles of their ancestors. This is not hope. To them, the children of rich and noble families are no longer hope. The so-called hope is in the hearts of the common people. Next door is Zhang Ergou, who is next door in the neighbor’s house. After entering school, he was favored and finally recommended to Xishan Academy. With a bright future, this is hope. Wang Shijiu, who is facing the street, has studied , was invited by the workshop with a high salary, married a wife and had children, and lived in a big house. This is... also hope. Liu Sanxi, who played together since childhood and even rubbed mud together, was lucky enough to publish a paper in a weekly magazine, It caused a shock in the academic world, which... is even more hopeful."

   "Only what happens around the common people is hope. As for the inscription on the gold list, as for the lucky one who is far away in the temple, besides adding some talk after tea and dinner, what is the importance of it with the common people?"

  Emperor Hongzhi listened to Wang Shouren's words that shocked people's hearts. At this moment, he felt a lot of emotion in his heart, but he just stood silently and continued to listen carefully.

"The imperial examination has nothing to do with ordinary people, and reading has nothing to do with the common people. But...in the temple, people are still taking the imperial examination to select scholars, and they are complacent about the merits of enlightenment. They don't know that when the imperial examination selects the virtuous Harmony and enlightenment, when the common people, who account for 90% of the world, are excluded, sooner or later, the country will be overthrown."

  Fang Jifan was on the sidelines, sighing in his heart, as a disciple, he really dared to say anything.

  The four words of the overthrow of the country were something no one dared to say lightly.

  But Wang Shouren said something wrong.

  Emperor Hongzhi didn't seem to care, but nodded his head and echoed Wang Shouren: "It makes sense, it makes sense. Today's world is different from the past. The scholars we relied on in the past...but now...now..."

  Emperor Hongzhi was a very smart person, and at this time he had already begun to infer other cases from one instance.

  Wang Shouren is right.

  The current Daming, isn’t it full of firewood?

  In the past, the emperor and the scholar-bureaucrats ruled together.

   This is because scholar-bureaucrats are very important.

  How important is it? Locally, these scholars have almost controlled the land, the tenant farmers, the public opinion, and everything...

  The emperor must rely on them to govern the world. If not, there will be wars everywhere and the world will be in chaos.

  But now... the revenue of the treasury and the tax on land have become less and less. The income from business and industry is increasing. Many scholars who no longer studied stereotypes began to emerge in various walks of life with the help of other knowledge they learned. Scholars and the control of farm laborers have become more and more powerless, and the income from the land is not far behind that of all walks of life...

  All of this... seems to indicate something.

  Emperor Hongzhi opened his eyes: "It's time..."

  Wang Guang was really shocked when he heard Wang Shouren's rebellious words.

  Deep in his heart, he was extremely disgusted with these remarks.

  This statement is simply demagogic, but...

  But he found himself powerless to refute.

  Now I heard His Majesty suddenly say...it's time...

  Wang Guang's heart shook, his body trembled, and he subconsciously said: "Your Majesty... what is the time... yes... what is the time..."

  His Adam's apple was rolling, as if he was waiting for the thunder to fall from the sky, and his heart was extremely terrified.

  Emperor Hongzhi elongated his voice: "I say... it's time!"

  Wang Guang felt his legs trembling. He opened his mouth, desperately wanting to say something, but he couldn't make a sound.

Emperor Hongzhi suddenly said sharply: "It can no longer be the same as before. The so-called follow the trend, the world is changing, how can the court remain unchanged? If it does not change today, it will continue to be trapped tomorrow. Sooner or later, this The world will push it to change. At that time, it will be the time when the country will be shaken... The statute of Jifan is very reasonable, but... it is still a bit fierce. For scholars, some measures are needed to prevent them from Despair is good, let me think about it again..."

   must change...

  But to change...

   It cannot be allowed to completely push the scholars to the opposite side, which is not good for the court.

  The top priority right now is not only to appease these scholars, but also to do their own things as they please.

   This is a test, like walking a tightrope, once you deviate, you will be lost forever.

Emperor Hongzhi took a deep breath, turned his eyes to Wang Shouren, and said with a look of approval: "Wang Qing's family is really talented. It is my blessing to have such a person who can be used by me. Jifan, you The professor's disciple really convinces me more and more, he is really my good son-in-law."

Fang Jifan was afraid that Wang Shouren would say something wrong again, so he immediately said: "Your Majesty, this is nothing. Wang Bo'an still has many shortcomings, and my son will definitely educate him in the future. Your Majesty's ascension to the throne has shocked the past and present, and all the subjects in the world admire your majesty's kindness. Wang Shouren However, a mere commoner is loved by His Majesty, and today is what it is today. This is just like King Wen of Zhou met Jiang Taigong. If there is no King Wen’s sage, how can Bo’an show his talent. The so-called Chollima often exists, but Bole does not often have it. Your Majesty’s contribution , it is not comparable to King Wen, but it is actually the Bole of Bole. The children and ministers can be born in the present world. The luck of the three lives is the same for Wang Boan. Boan, come and thank you"

  Wang Guang was shocked. He felt a little shy when he heard this, but he couldn't catch the fault, so he could only open his eyes wide and look at Fang Jifan in surprise.

   "Oh." Wang Shouren said, "I thank you."

  Fang Jifan breathed a sigh of relief, you see, if you do what your teacher said, you will definitely not make mistakes.

  Emperor Hongzhi shook his head and waved to Fang Jifan and others.

"Let's not talk about it. Now that I have made up my mind, the two of you still have to think of a way. This charter needs to be changed. It should not be too drastic. But what has been done must be done. Now that I have made up my mind, It will never change."

  Fang Jifan immediately said: "This...how can we have both, Your Majesty...I think..."

  Wang Shouren thought for a while: "Maybe I can give it a try."

  Fang Jifan sighed inwardly, this disciple doesn't know how to be flexible at all.

  (end of this chapter)