"My lord, I don't know what Zhang Zi's way is, and I don't think anyone can replace Confucius and Mencius. Moreover, I secretly think that my lord has just won a great victory, and his momentum is like a rainbow. When he swallows the sun and the moon, he must have an emperor's mind.
Posture, the surface of the sun and the moon.
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned, "Good fellow, you have to teach us a lesson directly. You, Mr. Zhang, have made it clear that you want to be a famous minister for all eternity!"
Lao Zhu couldn't say much, so he could only act like he was overjoyed, "What you taught me, sir, is that we are always frivolous when we are happy for a moment. Thank you sir for always reminding me!"
Zhang Ximeng also quickly shut up, and just said that he would welcome his lord. Sure enough, Lao Zhu, surrounded by civil and military officials and welcomed by the common people, entered Jiangzhou with great joy.
When Chen Youliang became king in Jiangzhou, he immediately ordered the construction of a palace. He set aside a piece of land for the boss, which was enough for the palace, not to mention the palace.
However, he failed too quickly. He didn't even lay the foundation well before he moistened it, leaving a good place to Lao Zhu in vain.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang was not a person who enjoyed things. He just asked for the original magistrate's office, and also took out the first half and gave it to his ministers for office work.
He only chose the backyard to live temporarily.
"We will not build the capital of Jiangzhou, nor do we want a palace. We will post notices later. All the people whose homes have been occupied by the palace enclosure can redress their grievances. We will return the place to them and help them resettle their homes."
As soon as Lao Zhu came up, he got rid of a bad government, and naturally there was a lot of praise...
But as Lao Zhu listened, he somehow felt that Zhang Ximeng's reminder made sense.
Having just won the battle, he was really full of momentum and his whole body swelled up a lot.
The people below are also more and more in awe, and all they hear is flattery. In just a few days, he has heard more praise and flattery than in the previous years combined.
Even people like Chang Yuchun learned to be wise and wise from the top... Surrounded by this group of people, Zhu Yuanzhang really felt that he was just love and hope, April in the world, Taibai Fairy in the sky, even if he pulled
It’s really hard to get to the top with people trying to flatter you.
Mr. Zhang is still loyal and upright, our confidant, mentor and friend.
Therefore, Lao Zhu immediately invited Zhang Ximeng to the back. The emperor and his ministers had to talk to each other quickly, report the situation, and discuss the next matter without delaying for a moment.
"Sir, actually we are just talking casually and have no other meaning. It's just that Zhang Dingbian said that we can beat Chen Youliang because we have so many talented people around us.
Look at the people under King Wu. Wen Zhang Ximeng, Li Shanchang, Yang Yuangao, Song Lian, Wu Youxu Da, Chang Yuchun, Hu Dahai, Zhu Wenzheng... who are Chen Youliang's people? You let Zhang Bixian be the vanguard.
Can he handle it? He can’t. Do you know if he doesn’t have the ability?
It can indeed be seen that Lao Zhu was in a good mood, and even danced and imitated Zhang Dingbian's tone, expressing his heartbroken and regretful look vividly.
Even the enemies knew Zhang Ximeng's name. In addition, Zhang Ximeng went to Bailudong Academy in the past few days and a new work was released. Lao Zhu just casually joked,
There really is no other meaning.
Zhang Ximeng also smiled and said: "My lord, I don't mean anything else. My lord is different from the past. It's right to be happy. Just don't mess up the situation and ruin the big thing. In fact, I also like to hear the beautiful words."
Otherwise, I would not have so many talented people under my command. They praise people and they are more useful than warriors!
Lao Zhu was in a daze... What a Zhang Ximeng, we thought you valued the scholars because you cherished the talents and worked for us with all your heart!
I didn’t expect that I actually like to hear people flatter me!
We took note of it!
Lao Zhu had a dark face and glared at Zhang Ximeng, please tell the truth quickly, otherwise we will never be done with you!
Zhang Ximeng felt that Lao Zhu's eyes were unkind and quickly changed the subject, "My lord, joking aside, I feel that I really shouldn't have the intention to overthrow the teachings of Confucius and Mencius. This is a very important matter. I sincerely ask my lord to think carefully about it, no matter what happens." Never act like this at any time!"
Zhang Ximeng tightened his smile and his tone was particularly solemn.
Lao Zhu also gradually became serious, "Sir, do you think the tree has deep roots and is difficult to shake?"
"There are factors in this regard, but they are not the main ones."
"What is that?" Lao Zhu said: "Sir, you have said so much over the years. At least Neo-Confucianism is a bad thing. Shouldn't it be completely overthrown?"
Zhang Ximeng shook his head, "Lord, in fact, whether we admit it or not, not only the Tao of Confucius and Mencius, but also the ideas of Neo-Confucianism, a considerable part of it has been internalized in our bones and is inseparable. Ask the canal how clear it is, so that there is a source of living water. . I am also convinced by Zhu Xi's method of studying and studying. Of course, I don't agree with the conclusions he came to. As for the foundation of his argument, I am even more contemptuous.
"To deal with things that have been around for more than two thousand years, and have penetrated into every aspect, and are all-pervasive... In a hurry, who can come up with such rich and diverse things, emptying people's heads, and then filling them up again? If you can’t do it, you just can’t do it!”
Zhang Ximeng said earnestly: "My lord, what I think should be done is to put the Tao of Confucius and Mencius, Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism, and Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism into the past thousand years, and make a temporary cut, so as not to let these things interfere with my lord's governance. Then when necessary, I will remove them from the pile of old papers." Turn it out, slightly transform it, re-elaborate it, take it out again, and fill in the blanks. How to choose is all in the master's mind."
Zhu Yuanzhang listened silently and couldn't help but nod, "Sir, your eloquent comments always make us enlightened!"
Zhang Ximeng pondered for a while and then said: "My lord, please let me say a few more words. In fact, it is not only the Tao of Confucius and Mencius, but also Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism, including the things I proposed. They are all tools in the hands of the lord. The lord is the monarch. Thunder, rain and dew , all are God's grace. There is absolutely no way of Zhang Zi, nor the way of Confucius and Mencius. The Lord is like the only sun in the world, and no one is allowed to cover the Lord's light.
Lao Zhu looked at Zhang Ximeng solemnly and frowned: "Sir, are you afraid that we will be suspicious?"
"No!"
Zhang Ximeng shook his head, "I am worried that my lord does not have enough power to push back the changes of the millennium!"
I want to ask all the ministers in the world, who doesn't want to steal the Lord's power, and how many of them are afraid that the king's power is not enough! Zhu Yuanzhang raised his head slightly, his mind was racing, and he sighed secretly.
There are intrigues and intrigues on the battlefield, and national affairs are complicated... The more you are afraid of losing control, the easier it is for you to be suspicious of civil and military officials, and it is impossible to trust them unconditionally.
But in front of Zhang Ximeng, Lao Zhu really relaxed completely, without any doubt. If he had anything to say, besides talking to Ma, that is, to Zhang Ximeng,
We can talk without reservation.
"Sir, you want us to promote the millennium change. We also have this idea. But what exactly will this millennium change look like? Sir, can you tell us? It will also give us a goal!"
Zhang Ximeng replied: "My lord, the so-called millennium changes, I first thought that the king and the people share the world. Later, I thought that overseas territories would be divided and an unprecedented vast territory would be established. Later, I thought of establishing a new school and educating the people. But now, I think
I have a feeling that this millennium-long change requires insightful people from all over the world.
Let’s complete it together! It takes thousands of readers to come up with a perfect answer together!”
Lao Zhu frowned. What Zhang Ximeng talked about today was obviously too in-depth. The situation was so big that Lao Zhu was a little overwhelmed.
"Sir, I'm afraid that thousands of scholars are unwilling to work for us!"
Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "This is another reason why I oppose overthrowing the teachings of Confucius and Mencius, and also why I don't want to talk about Zhang Zi's teachings. This question must be solved by everyone in the world. Only in this way can a good answer be given."
Zhu Yuanzhang finally sighed helplessly, "When our manpower is exhausted, we must recruit talents. I understand what you mean, but what should we do?"
Zhang Ximeng thought for a while and said with a smile: "My lord, if you are willing, I propose to reopen Bailudong Academy."
Lao Zhu nodded immediately, "We have agreed to this a long time ago. Of course we have nothing to say about cultivating talents!"
Zhang Ximeng smiled and said: "But I have an idea."
"What do you think?" Lao Zhu asked.
"My idea is to put Confucius, Mencius and hundreds of pre-Qin scholars together in the name of reopening Bailudong Academy... From now on, the academy should also teach all courses and read a lot of books. There is no need to stick to sectarian opinions, as long as it is a good idea
, all eclectic, blended into one, and finally summed up a set of things suitable for us. Zhu Yuanzhang was shocked, "Sir, is this possible? Are you not afraid of hundreds of schools of thought fighting together?"
Zhang Ximeng smiled slightly, "Lord, in fact, I have been studying Zhu Xi's academic rules these days, and I have long discovered that his Neo-Confucianism is very different from Confucianism.
Including Dong Zhongshu, this is the case. They did not learn anything from Confucianism, but first had a fixed opinion, and then used the words of sages and annotations to support their own ideas. They can stand out because they can justify themselves better than others.
.
I am not a sage, the sages are just my tools!
It was really enlightening, and my realm suddenly improved.
Zhu Yuanzhang reluctantly chewed and thought. After a long time, he finally took a breath and sighed: "Sir, you have to prepare some books for us. We have to study hard.
In the past few days, we were determined to have a decisive battle with Chen Youliang, but as a result, we delayed our studies and couldn't keep up with your husband. I'm really ashamed!"
Zhang Ximeng didn't know whether to laugh or cry. At the beginning, you said that you would put your experience in the military. And if we lose, aren't all these things I said are just castles in the air and a dream?
"My lord, I thought that the matter of reading can be postponed for a few days. At present, we must deal with the prisoners, deal with the aftermath of the war, reward meritorious soldiers, divide the land equally, start a new school...all these things must be handled by the lord himself!"
Zhu Yuanzhang took a sharp breath and said slowly: "I'm afraid these things will have to be resolved together in Bailu Cave, right?"
"Yeah!" Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "Last time I went there just to explore the way, my lord is the one who can decide the outcome in a battle!"
Zhu Yuanzhang felt awe-inspiring in his heart, punched his fist and said angrily: "Okay, let's go to Bailu Cave!"