"Don't take off your anger, don't make mistakes again." Huang Zongxi excitedly pointed out the question in Liu Zongzhou's office: "Will the Holy Emperor teach the crown prince with this? Isn't it wise?"

Not venting anger and not making mistakes is Confucius' evaluation of Yan Hui. He also believes that those who are more studious than Yan Hui will be hard to see once they die. They can be said to have a very high evaluation.

Zhu Cilang has always been worried by his ministers that he would become a tyrant like Shizong, and he was even more afraid that he would promote the theory of magic and bring the Ming Dynasty into a place of doom. Now, seeing that he can demand the crown prince based on the standards of Confucian sages, it is at least proved that the emperor did not "go" too far. Moreover, the crown prince who was educated in this way would not betray the famous religion.

After Liu Zongzhou asked the emperor about the question, he had already clearly understood the emperor's background in the classics and knowledge, and he also knew from his old friends in Hanlin that the emperor had actually studied and listened to Wu Qing's lecture on "Zuo Zhuan". He shook his head and said, "The most surprising thing about today is this, as if it was natural."

Huang Zongxi was puzzled.

"How easy is this skill to put the words and deeds of a saint into daily use?" Liu Zongzhou said: "How many so-called famous scholars, if they talk about reason in words, they will be eloquent and unobstructed, and if they see nature in things, they will be ignorant. I have never learned chapters and sentences in the past, and their miscellaneous studies are mottled and they will not see the great way. However, their words and opinions often conform to the true meaning of the holy teachings. Isn't it natural to be successful?"

Although Zhu Cilang had not studied Confucian ethics in his previous life, and the entire society lacked such a trend, Confucian thought has penetrated into everyone's bones and has a faint effect on the values ​​and outlook on life of all Chinese people. Even many fighters who clamored to fight against Confucianism and anti-Confucianism themselves used the thinking logic of Confucian scholars and did not see any new ideas.

Regarding the matter of educating the crown prince in the Imperial College, Zhu Cihuang himself did not realize what it had to do with Confucianism, nor did he expect to "not take off his anger, not to make mistakes again." At that time, his mind was very simple. A manly man had to take responsibility and taste the fruits he planted.

That's all.

This was not only a correct idea in the Ming Dynasty, but also was regarded as the truth in Zhu Cilang's previous life. I'm afraid that only foolish men and women would pick up their children and then pretend to knock on the tree roots and floors to make the children happy.

"Master doesn't seem to be lucky?" Huang Zongxi said.

"It is not only Yan Zi who will not vent his anger and not betray each other, but also Duke Mu of Qin." Liu Zongzhou said, looking out the window, and said, "I have not held a lecture on the scriptures for a long time. I am not a scholarly king. It is our responsibility to advise the emperor. I am afraid that the king and his ministers may not be able to get along with each other in the future. As for the crown prince, we should still educate him from an early age in order to become a wise ruler."

Huang Zongxi nodded.

"Since Your Majesty wants me to recommend a lecturer, and I will recommend you to be a lecturer in Japan," said Liu Zongzhou.

Huang Zongxi suddenly felt that his shoulders were heavy, and bowed deeply, saying, "Disciples must do their best to guide His Royal Highness to master the classics and make the most of the righteousness."

Liu Zongzhou nodded and praised: "It's so good. It's getting late, so you should go back early."

"Yes." Huang Zongxi retreated in response.

...

When Zhu Cixuan returned to the palace, Chongzhen and Zhou Hou had already known what happened in the Imperial College. They were anxious to see if their grandson was seriously injured and whether they would be disfigured. They didn't pay much attention to the issue of the emperor finding a teacher for the crown prince. After Zhu Cixuan returned to the palace, he had to deal with government affairs. So the only person who really cares about who Teacher Zhu Hegui is, is Empress Duan.

Fortunately, Liu Zongzhou was extremely efficient in his work - this was because he had enough disciples to convince him. Half a month later, a freshly released list was delivered to the emperor.

The name of the Zodiac is at the forefront.

Although Liu Zongzhou had a gap with Huang Daozhou, he did not avoid hatred. Liu Zongzhou believed in Huang Daozhou's character and knowledge very much.

After Huang Daozhou, he was the officials of the left and right Chunfang. Liu Zongzhou recommended his disciples Chen Que, Huang Zongxi and Zhang Luxiang to take on the role. He was responsible for the important task of Japanese lecturers. Although Huang Daozhou was the main lecturer, the specific content of the lecturers was still the responsibility of Japanese lecturers, just like the difference between the class teacher and the teacher in charge.

Later, there were some Hanlin people, who were both talented and famous, who were both famous.

This list came to Zhu Cilang's hands and soon became beyond recognition.

Because His Majesty the Emperor doesn't need so many lecturers.

"This is the first year course schedule for the Crown Prince." Zhu Cixuan asked Lu Suyao to take out a form and said: "The person recommended by Mr. Liu can only take the three courses of Chinese, calligraphy and history."

"The recommended people are all heroes at the moment..." Liu Zongzhou took the course schedule in disbelief, took a look at it, and was stunned.

"Your Majesty. What does 'society' mean?" Liu Zongzhou certainly knew "society".

In the Ming Dynasty, society was about association and gathering.

There are book clubs, piano clubs, painting clubs, poetry clubs... all kinds of differences. There will be temporary collections and long-term meetings. But these have nothing to do with the crown prince.

"What I call society refers to the gathering of various people's livelihoods in the Ming Dynasty." Zhu Cilang said: "We must let the crown prince know how many buns they buy with a lot of money, which yamen to go to when someone fights on the road, what is the household registration, and what are the benefits... In short, let the crown prince know how the people live from life to death."

Liu Zongzhou felt something and said, "This is indeed a conference."

"If the court officials were asked to communicate this matter, I'm afraid it would still be a joke about 'Why not eat meat', so the inner officials will be appointed." Zhu Cixuan said.

Liu Zongzhou Heshou expressed his agreement, anyway, the internal officials were doing this.

"Arithmetic is very simple. The left and right are just addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. I have arranged a female official." Zhu Cixuan said, "In the physical education class every afternoon, the army will select instructors to take him to ride horses and shoot arrows to strengthen his body. As for nature, I have hired several professors from universities such as Zhengshi, Xinglin to teach him the laws of all things in nature."

Liu Zongzhou knew that these were all the shortcomings of the Confucian ministers, and he really couldn't take over them. Although there were many Jinshi like Xiong Tingbi and Lu Xiangsheng, who were both civil and military, it was obvious that the emperor's arrangements were more appropriate.

Chinese is the foundation of listening, speaking, reading and writing, which can be deep or shallow; history is a commentary of the Spring and Autumn Period, with words containing praise and criticism; calligraphy is one that reflects the human heart, and the other is also a good way to cultivate one's own character. As long as these three are taught by upright Confucian ministers, it is enough to ensure that the crown prince will not go astray.

"Your Majesty, I think your highness has lost one lesson." Liu Zongzhou said.

"Oh? What?" Zhu Ciyang felt that he had already made a perfect arrangement for his son, covering all aspects of morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics and labor.

"Li." Liu Zongzhou said: "The Master said: If you don't know ritual, you cannot stand."

"This, he has learned a lot of rules in the palace. Do he still need to start classes separately?" Zhu Cixuan asked.

Liu Zongzhou said: "Your Majesty, if you only learn the rules, you will soon be corrupt scholars. The etiquette has its own profound meaning. The ancestors inherit the various daily practices of the ancestors, and the sages cultivate their minds and nature. Not only should you know the truth, but you should also know the reason. Therefore, I think this lesson cannot be missed."

Zhu Cilang nodded, glanced at the course schedule again, and said, "Since that's the case, you can send a Confucian scholar who governs the rituals as a history lecturer. Let's talk together."

Liu Zongzhou bowed and said, "I obey the order."

"I also think that since I have mobilized so many teachers, it is a waste to teach him only. And children like to be with them after all, and being alone is prone to being eccentric. I want to invite the children of the royal family and the children of the meritorious ministers to accompany them to study. Is it appropriate?" Zhu Cixuan asked.

"In ancient times, the princes had children and were polite to accompany them." Liu Zongzhou said.

Zhu Cilang nodded and said, "If you want to screen the appropriate children, please give me a teacher. It is best if you have never read a book like the crown prince."

Liu Zongzhou accepted the order, but at the same time he was a little confused: I am the priest of the Imperial College, why do I look like an official from the Eastern Palace now?

The major lectures of Crown Prince Zhu Hegui were finally settled, and Zhu Cixuan chose Wenhua Hall as a place for daily teaching. He moved his office to Wuying Hall.

This is not only a trivial matter of changing the glazed tiles of Wenhua Palace, but the entire cabinet also needs to be moved to ensure that the emperor is summoned at any time.

Empress Duan finally waited until her eldest son left the house, and saw that the emperor was so concerned, she was overjoyed. She personally checked the utensils for her son to go to school and asked for a place for her sister's son. After learning about it, Zhu Changjie, the King of Dongyuan, asked to choose a student from the sect.

Zhu Hegui only knew that after lectures, he could ride horses, shoot archers, and run around and play games. He was so excited that he couldn't sleep well for several days. He asked three times a day: "When will school start to study?"

Zhu Cilang knew that this year was definitely too late.

There is a big festival once October is over, the winter solstice.

The winter solstice worship of ancestors is a major event for the entire country. As long as there are clans, families must participate in the ancestor worship ceremony and prepare sacrifices. If they deliberately do not worship their ancestors, they must be severely punished by the Ming Dynasty law. Zhu Cilang once wanted to cancel this to reduce the burden on those who travel far away, but he did not receive support.

For this purpose, the Ministry of Rites also specially prepared a ceremony for the service soldiers in the army, using paper as tablets. The ancestral homes and ancestral hall names of all the soldiers were written on them, and the ancestor worship was collectively worshipped. Finally, the song "Qin Feng? Wuyi" was also solemn and grand.

For the Tian family, the Supreme Emperor is still alive, so the rituals must be modified. With the Supreme Emperor as the center, report to the ancestors and sacrifice. Zhu Cilang can appoint a Grand Secretary to worship the heavens, but the obligation to worship the ancestors can only be fulfilled in person and cannot be shirked.

After the Winter Solstice Festival, the Spring Festival and New Year's Day are followed. Starting from the twelfth lunar month, people are thinking about returning home, and many yamen also start taking turns to allow colleagues who are far away to go back earlier. This situation will continue until the 16th day of the first lunar month next year, and it is naturally impossible for school to start.

Fortunately, after the Winter Solstice, both the palace and the people are full of joy and every family is happy. The crown prince can do his best in the palace and can't remember the matter of studying for a while.

One of the three major festivals a year is the Wanshou Festival, which is Zhu Cilang's birthday. Because Zhu Cilang was born on the fourth day of the second month, the festive festival has to continue after the Lantern Festival.

Because slaughter is not allowed for several days before and after the Wanshou Festival, and criminal cases cannot be tried, the judge of the Dali Temple Criminal Court only needs to take a few days off to stay at home until February before returning to Beijing to work. The people can only prepare meat in advance, so as not to have only vegetarian dishes served during the Wanshou Festival.

Fortunately, Zhu Cilang was born in the cold spring season and his meat was still allowed to stay. If he was born in the middle of summer, he would probably smell bad after letting him go overnight.

In the third year of Longjing, it arrived.

(End of this volume)
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