Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 1606 Fang Jifan doesn't want face?

Emperor Hongzhi took a look at Liu Jian, nodded deeply, and said, "It's very good. I have passed an order to call all the ministers, Confucians, and common people to give lectures in Chongwen Hall. The content of the lectures is this "Ode to Ming Dynasty." "."

   Set the tone.

   This can be regarded as arbitrary.

  Hold a lecture to learn "Ming Song".

   This is the highest standard of the imperial court.

  In the past, during the lectures, the emperor summoned great Confucian scholars and Hanlin to give lectures, and what they talked about was only the Four Books and Five Classics, as well as Zizhi Tongjian.

   It seems that these lectures are not only an opportunity for the emperor to learn, but also an opportunity for Hanlin to show off its talents.

  In recent years, some scientific content has been added to the lectures, giving academicians of the Academy of Sciences the opportunity to participate.

  Of course, this obviously hasn't really shaken the Hanlin Academy yet.

   After all, what the Academy of Sciences teaches is only science and skills.

   But now, this Ming Song has entered the Chongwen Hall, which obviously shakes the foundation of the Imperial Academy.

  At the same time, this is also the emperor, who has pushed this Ming Song to the level of Zizhi Tongjian.

   It is not difficult to guess that the emperor has such a heart.

  That Zhou Tanzhi's face was miserable, and he was about to faint.

   This is not a big shame, what is it?

  Minister of the Ministry of Rites, go to raise pigs...

  Besides, His Majesty's opening and closing his mouth now is also a pig's cry, which... is completely out of place.

   In this temple, all animals speak.

  Of course...More people were surprised by Liu Jian.

Because no one would have thought that the cabinet minister, who is usually considered neutral and fair, would take the initiative to ask for a lecture on Ming Song today. It can be seen that Liu Gong has openly negotiated peace with Qi Guogong, and Liu Gong's attitude is not the cabinet. What is the attitude of the other two great scholars, and what is the attitude of the other ministers?

At this time, Emperor Hongzhi said again: "This book of Ming Song is of great use to the country, and it is also of great use to the people. I need to read this book carefully. It is imperative to promote this book. Only the people can buy it." Do you want this book?"

  Fang Jifan said with a smile: "Your Majesty, I have tried my best to reduce the cost of this book, and reduced the price of this book to around 30 Wen. Ordinary people should be able to afford it."

Emperor Hongzhi frowned: "Thirty Wen, of course, is meager and not worth mentioning, but these are for me, for the princes, but for ordinary people, these thirty Wen are not worth mentioning to them." For small expenses, I will take out some silver from my own money to subsidize the printing of Ming Song, the price needs to be lower, if it can be around ten Wen, it will be the best."

  Fang Jifan said without hesitation: "My emperor is wise."

  Emperor Hongzhi got up and waved his hands: "I will tell you in the future that Fang Qing's house must come."

  Therefore, the court was scattered, and all the officials filed out with their own thoughts.

  Emperor Hongzhi obviously became more and more capable in his actions, and he no longer looked forward and backward as he used to.

  Ouyang Zhiren and others seemed to have suddenly realized the Dao, and as soon as they left Fengtian Hall, they found Fang Jifan.

  Dozens of newly-learned officials stood in front of Fang Jifan in unison, and bowed their heads excitedly: "The knowledge of the mentor (Shigong) is unpredictable, and the disciples are taught."

Fang Jifan glanced at Wang Shouren behind Ouyang Zhi with a smile, and then said: "What I did for my teacher is exactly what Wang Bo'an said. , but to carry out these propositions and make complicated knowledge simple. The difference between human beings and beasts lies in the fact that human beings have a willingness to learn, and make this complicated knowledge simple. Benefiting from the crowd, isn’t this what Wang Bo’an advocates? So, don’t always say that being a teacher is not profound at all, these are the simplest principles, and these principles are still learned from Wang Bo’an. Why do you need to be grateful for being taught by the teacher? You should thank Wang Bo'an."

  Fang Jifan is so humble and open-minded.

  He hates plagiarism the most, and he dislikes piracy the most.

  Never copy other people's poems, nor steal other people's knowledge.

  It should be Wang Shouren's, it is Wang Shouren's.

  A traveler like Fang Jifan, with the righteousness of the three views, can be said to be unique, completely different from other monsters.

  Wang Shouren couldn't help being stunned when he heard this, and after thinking about it carefully... he suddenly realized that this is the real way to simplicity.

  This ode is simply a sacred book for new students.

It can be imagined that... the teacher doesn't care about the false name, but puts all the credit for this Mingsong on his head, his face suddenly showed a look of shame, and he said with sincerity: "The teacher has a high moral character, which is rare in the world, and the teacher must not Discourage the students, the propositions put forward by the students are nothing more than propositions after all, and it is the teacher who really practices them and carries them forward. "

  Fang Jifan felt emotional... This guy Wang Boan has also learned how to flatter horses.

   Ouyang Zhi and others who watched this scene couldn't help being moved.

The disciples picked up the wisdom of the mentor, got the enlightenment from the mentor, and had some achievements, the mentor greatly praised it, but the mentor himself... But he is as modest as he is, and he doesn't care about fame and fortune at all, even if it is his biological father, he can't do this .

  Everyone kowtowed again, and some even burst into tears and choked with sobs: "The teacher's character makes the students stand up high and admire him. The teacher teaches by precepts and deeds, and the students, etc., must follow the teacher as an example and make great achievements in the Western Mountains."

  Fang Jifan folded his hands behind his back, just smiled, and sighed in his heart, the ancients... he really is NIANG and can talk nonsense.

  …

  Leaving the palace and returning to the mansion, Fang Jifan had just sat down, and before he had time to drink a sip of tea, a doorman came hurriedly and said: "Master, Taifu Wang Ao came to pay respects."

   This Wang Ao was the former Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and was once the teacher of Emperor Hongzhi. Because of his old age, he did not return to his hometown and was still in Beijing.

This person has gone through several dynasties, he is a famous minister, and he is famous for his uprightness when he was appointed as Minister of the Ministry of Officials. It is said that he has not yet bought a new house in Beijing, but only lives in the old city. Therefore, from Emperor Hongzhi to All the civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty paid him respect.

  Speaking of...

  Fang Jifan and Wang Ao had some contacts.

This Wang Ao Fang Jifan is not too bad, but he has not done anything against Fang Jifan. Even if it is Fang Jifan's actions, some things he can't understand, he just criticizes Fang Jifan in front of Fang Jifan, and behind his back. ...but nothing small.

  Thus...Fang Jifan has a good impression of him.

  It's just...everyone has always kept the water in the water, so why suddenly, Wang Ao came to the door in person?

  Fang Jifan didn't think about it any more, and said, "If you invite him to come in and talk, be more polite."

  Fang Jifan knows the virtues of the members of the Fang family best. He Fang Jifan has a very bad temper, and the people below him also tend to follow suit, so Fang Jifan made a point of explaining it.

   A while later, Wang Aocai staggered in with a stick, met with Fang Jifan, and the servants served tea.

Wang Ao took his seat, then looked at Fang Jifan and said with a smile: "I have heard the name of Xishan for a long time, and I heard that it is very lively here, but ah, I am getting old and my energy is not as good as before. I usually stay behind closed doors. Today I am here, it is finally a good experience." After a while..."

   As he spoke, he laughed heartily.

  Fang Jifan also joined in the fun, but he couldn't guess Wang Ao's purpose for a while, so he said: "The prince must have something to learn when he comes here."

  Fang Jifan was quite polite to Wang Ao.

Wang Ao coughed, then took a deep breath, and said, "Speaking of which, it's also old man Meng Lang, who shouldn't have come to bother Qi Guogong, but... just... hey... Zhou Tanzhi is really hateful, he talks about people's right and wrong behind his back. He deserved to end up like this today. It's just... Qi Guogong... He was a Jinshi in the seventh year of Chenghua. At that time, it was the old man who presided over the spring. Speaking of it, he can also be regarded as the old man's disciple Well, after that... he entered the official career, in fact... besides the yin and yang, he was also called a breeze. After arriving in Nanjing, after that... when the old man was in the Ministry of Officials, although he wanted to support him several times, he only blamed his bad luck and always missed opportunities. In his whole life, he was not successful, and he had complaints in his heart, but... not What a treacherous and evil person."

  When Fang Jifan heard this, his heart suddenly brightened, and he understood that he was here to be a lobbyist!

  Fang Jifan remained silent.

Seeing Fang Jifan's silence, Wang Ao smiled awkwardly: "This person doesn't know what is good or bad, if it's just his official position, it's fine, but how could he have thought that His Majesty would let him go...to raise pigs...hey...gentle sweep the floor, When he got out of the court, he found the old man and wept loudly, saying that he wanted to seek death, saying that a man should suffer such a shame and humiliation. It's a punishment, and it's already a warning to others. Why don't Qi Guogong go and talk to His Majesty, let's just do this matter of raising pigs."

   As he spoke, Wang Ao forced a smile and looked at Fang Jifan.

Fang Jifan shook his head: "No, since His Majesty asked him to raise pigs, he had his own intentions. As for the prince saying that he has a clean hand, isn't it a matter of course for an official? I, Fang Jifan, have occasional business errands, but Is there any corruption? For this matter, the prince has found the wrong person..."

   Unexpectedly, Fang Jifan flatly refused, Wang Ao blushed...

  This kid is not very good.

  At any rate, this old man is also a veteran of the three dynasties.

   "Qi Guogong... the old man is here, why don't you give me some thin noodles?"

  Fang Jifan said in his heart, if you want face, we, Fang Jifan, don’t?

  Fang Jifan said seriously: "No!"

  Wang Ao: "..."

Wang Ao was furious, so he couldn't sit any longer, and stood up abruptly: "Duke Qi, since the old man has come, I can't return empty-handed. I, Wang Ao, are away from home, and even His Majesty will give me a little face. Duke Qi, this is... This is... oops... oops... the old man can't breathe."

  (end of this chapter)