The lecture hall is located in the center of the Imperial College, a teaching location and a place for holding major events, and is also the core of the Imperial College. Li Xin asked someone to bring a few chairs to the square outside the lecture hall, sit down with everyone, and wait patiently for the arrival of the scholars.

A group of scholars came, and Li Xin trained students through free education, and the two sides were obviously different.

Some scholars were restless, while others were full of anger, but the students thought they were Li Xin's disciples because their textbooks were all written by Li Xin, which had a natural sense of intimacy.

After a while, thousands of people gathered in the square until no one came. Wu Mengming leaned over and whispered: "Regent, everyone is here."

"Yeah~~"

Li Xin stood up and pressed his hands: "Everyone, I am Li Xin, the regent of the Ming Dynasty and the commander-in-chief of the Bandit Army. I know that everyone has some resentment towards me. I don't want to do this because of my personal intention. However, things happen in time and the decay of the Ming Dynasty have fully demonstrated that Zhu Jia's trick is not in line with the progress of the times.

Maybe some people think I am exaggerating, so I want to ask, what is the benefit of my counter-revolution of Cheng and Zhu? The core of Cheng and Zhu is that the subjects must show their infinite loyalty to the king. The king has a word. You can see Chongzhen and you will know that during the 17 years of Chongzhen's reign, how many prime ministers, cabinet ministers, and governors from all over the country were killed? I can't count it.

Chongzhen has such great authority, I am honest and follow the steps. What's wrong with being Chongzhen? I have a word and kill anyone I want to kill. Wouldn't it be a pleasure to hold power? Why do I have to make trouble? Don't I want to be a wise and wise lord whom I praise? Why do I feel uncomfortable for myself? Hum?"

The restless mood of the scholars gradually calmed down. Thinking about it, there was no need for Li Xin to do anything. He would be the founding ancestor of the country in the future. Who would dare to play against him? Even if he wanted to be Zhu Yuanzhang or Zhu Di, the ministers were afraid or dissatisfied at most, and no one would dare to rebel. He would have another three thousand beauties and be a saint in comfort. What's wrong with such a life? Why do you have to do anything?

Unlike scholars, the students trained by Li Xin are all respectful. World geography is a compulsory course. After so many years of influence, every student has abandoned the unrealistic idea that the Ming Dynasty is the central country and the surrounding areas are all barbarians. Instead, he deeply realized that this is a world of great struggle. If China experiences the cycle of dynasties as before, it will be doomed sooner or later.

At the same time, they also understood that developing industry and commerce would inevitably create a free and open atmosphere, which was incompatible with the imperial power. Therefore, they were sincerely respectful to Li Xin's voluntary abandonment of power as Tang Zong and Song Zu. Li Xin's image was glorious and tall.

It has to be said that young people of this age still have a sense of mission. They are willing to make necessary sacrifices like Li Xin to make China stand tall among the world's strong clans.

Li Xin glanced at the people in the field one by one, and after a moment, he said: "In this life, people always have some ambitions and ideals. You all grew up with the golden key in your arms. Your family is not short of money, and your father has arranged everything for you. But what is the point of such a life in a daze?

Many people look down on the stupid pig princes of the Zhu family, but think about it carefully. What is the difference between the Zhu family kings who have been raised in captivity after passing through the path arranged by others? You are still young and have a great future. I know you also have ideals and have a sense of resistance to the arrangements of your parents. In fact, it can be used as an example. Neo-Confucianism can be regarded as a closed door. As long as you push open this door, you will see different scenery and a wider world..."

Li Xin did not talk about Cheng and Zhu Neo-Confucianism in a preaching way, but talked about himself first, successfully aroused curiosity, then talked about ideals, life, and poured chicken soup.

Sure enough, this trick is very good. Modern people have strong immunity to chicken soup, but the ancients were different. The ancients were often in a preaching environment, and they were filled with chicken soup at first. They felt extremely sweet and their hearts resonated more or less.

Many people can't help but think deeply, what is the meaning of their life? Do they really have to live their lives in a daze?

A prison student couldn't help asking: "Regent, we have learned the Five Classics since we were young, and we also followed the path of the imperial examination. Now you have smashed the statue of Zhu Zi, and it was explained that the Five Classics will not be tested in the New Year exam. So how can we take the exam? Where is the future path?"

"Good question!"

Li Xin nodded approvingly and said, "First of all, I want to make it clear that I am against Cheng and Zhu Neo-Confucianism not for me personally, but it hinders progress and development. In the future, Neo-Confucianism will only be used as research and historical research, and will gradually withdraw from the teaching stage. But this is a gradual process. Next year's imperial examination, the Five Classics will still be tested, but some content related to science and technology will be added!

Now there is still half a year before the scientific examination. Don’t worry. I will print some basic brochures and distribute them to everyone. It is not difficult. It is common sense in life and knowledge at the level of youth. Any test questions that do not involve the Five Classics will be taken from it as much as possible. Everyone can be a supervising student. They are the brightest among their peers. They will not even be able to master the knowledge at the child level, right?

At the same time, there will be teachers from the Ming Academy of Sciences to give you tutoring, and the Imperial College will also be renamed Jingcheng University. You are the first batch of students of Jingcheng University. In the future, when you take up various positions and become the leaders of all walks of life, you will be proud of your alma mater. In order to compensate everyone for their losses, from now on, the exam will be held next year. You will be exempted from all the food, accommodation and various related fees!

Don’t think I’m verbose. Finally, let me say one more thing, in today’s world, the times are moving forward, science and technology are growing rapidly, and Neo-Confucianism has gradually exuded a decay and declining atmosphere. Only by keeping up with the times can we not be eliminated by history. No matter whether you can accept it or not, you must accept it. You are the elites of the Ming Dynasty and the darling of God. I believe you will make the most correct choice!"

The eyes of scholars showed a magical brilliance. China in the late Ming Dynasty was not as closed as the Qing Dynasty. Since the Wanli period, exchanges between the East and the West have become increasingly frequent. For example, Xu Guangqi and Sun Yuanhua were all loyal supporters of Western learning. It is hard to say that the idea of ​​the Xujun of Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu has nothing to do with the West. Even the imitation of flintlock rifles and red cannons has a large number of practical talents participated in it.

The problems of scholars are, first, they are incited by others, and second, they are familiar with the Five Classics since childhood, and it is difficult to turn around all of a sudden. However, Li Xin's big mouthful of chicken soup was not in vain. He put on an approachable attitude, carefully avoided the scholars' rebellious thoughts, and walked into the depths of scholars with the image of a young mentor, talking to him and encouraging him. This is his best choice.

Soon, the scholars' rejection of Li Xin disappeared.

At this time, an old man asked, "Regent, if you don't teach the principles of articles, what will we teach?"

These old guys are the most difficult. They are old and can't learn anything. They are still very stubborn. The sour and rotten smell makes them have an inexplicable integrity that is difficult for outsiders to understand.

For the sake of the Taoist tradition in your mind, you can not succumb to authority, or even die because of it, and you will be glorified.

The successful entry of the Qing army into Beijing in history is not unrelated to its policy of respecting Cheng and Zhu.

But if you say a thousand words and tell ten thousand words, you will still have the word "profit" first.

After a while, Li Xincai said: "You can teach the children of poor peasants around the capital to read and read. All the expenses, including salary, are paid by the government.

"What? Let's teach Mud Legs to read?"

"No, no, we are all wise men, how can we downgrade ourselves? We firmly disagree!"

"Enough!"

Li Xin was despised in his heart. Why didn't the police see them appear when they wanted to tear down Zhu Xi's portrait? Now he persuaded him kindly, and he rubbed his nose and put on his face.

Immediately, "The peasant children are not us Ming people? You are not qualified to look down on farmers. You are not farmers who cultivate the land. What do you eat and drink? It would be great if you read two words?

The court has arranged a way out for you. You have the right not to accept the arrangements of the court. However, I will say ugly things ahead. Don’t blame the court when I am poor and drunk in the northwest wind in the future. If anyone dares to rebel and incite social dissatisfaction, then don’t blame the police for coming to the door. Today I will say that, everyone will go back and think about it carefully!”
Chapter completed!