After hearing what the British Duke Zhang Mao said, Wang Hao didn't know how to reply for a moment.
What is the use of reading the Four Books and Five Classics if you are not preparing to take the imperial examination?
It is better to learn something of practical use so that you can find a good job in the future and have the skills to make a living.
But reading, reading, since it is reading, you should read the Four Books and Five Classics, and respect the teachings of Confucius and Mencius. The reason why Confucianism has been able to rule China for so long is because they have a monopoly on education.
The emergence of new schools now makes them feel very uneasy, because the Confucian monopoly on education is very likely to be broken.
Once the education monopoly is broken, the future status of Confucianism will be in doubt. Maybe they will not take the imperial examination now, but over time, this will continue.
Under such education, various talents will inevitably be born. Naturally, they will not be willing not to participate in politics. They will inevitably gradually change the current situation of Confucian dominance. Will Confucianism be able to maintain its current status?
"Even if I don't take the imperial examination, how can I not study the Confucian classics?"
"Without learning, it is difficult to understand things, understand right and wrong, and understand teachings, let alone the great wisdom of the sages. Although these heresies have some use, they are all trivial ways and are not worth mentioning. How can we put a lot of energy on trivial ways?
Isn’t this putting the cart before the horse?”
"Your Majesty, I believe that the opening of such schools should be strictly prohibited. If there are more such schools, there will be more students taught by professors. In the long run, this will inevitably lead to the rise of heresy. And our Confucianism will wax and wane. If things go on like this, people will
People care about profit and forget about justice, and take the wrong path instead of paying attention to the right path."
"When you take over, the country will be in ruins, the country will be in turmoil, the country will be in turmoil, the people will be in ruins, and the people will not be able to survive!"
The more Wang Hao talked, the more excited he became, and his whole body couldn't help but tremble.
Today, he is willing to risk everything for Confucianism. He sees the turmoil in Confucianism's status in the future, sees the rise of heresy in the future, and Confucianism is gradually forgotten.
Hearing Wang Hao's words, Emperor Hongzhi, Zhang Mao, Liu Jian, Li Dongyang and others all looked at Wang Hao in surprise. Is this Wang Hao crazy about gains and losses?
Liu Jin didn't offend you. He runs a good school so that more children can go to school. Just because there is no content in the Four Books and Five Classics, you have risen to this level?
What kind of country is without a country, the country is in turmoil, and the country is in turmoil?
Still life is in ruins and people are in dire straits?
It sounds as if without you Confucianism, the whole Confucian school will soon perish.
This was not just about preventing the opening of such schools, but it also went to the level of attacking Liu Jin personally, if Emperor Hongzhi really listened to his advice.
This will cancel the school and even kill Liu Jin.
Because according to Wang Hao, Liu Jin set up these schools to shake the old Zhu family, and to destroy the foundation of China that has stood for thousands of years.
It’s too flattering to oneself.
Although Confucianism has a very high status, it definitely did not say that without you, the Ming Dynasty would perish.
"Wang Hao~"
The good-tempered Emperor Hongzhi couldn't help but get angry and shouted loudly. Xi Xi Literature bxwx.co Xi Xi
It is obviously a very good thing. Since ancient times, building bridges and paving roads, teaching and educating people have been good things passed down through the ages. But when it comes to you, a rotten scholar, it has completely changed.
"Your Majesty, I will give you my best advice!"
Wang Hao immediately knelt down and worshiped.
"If I remember correctly, you were born in the 15th year of Orthodoxy. You are already in your sixties now, right?"
Emperor Hongzhi looked at Wang Hao, pondered for a moment, thought for a while and said.
"I am indeed born in the fifteenth year of orthodoxy!"
Wang Hao nodded and said.
The year of his birth was correct, but he was only in his early fifties now, far from his sixties, but he immediately realized what Emperor Hongzhi meant by this.
"You are old and it's time to go home and take care of yourself."
Emperor Hongzhi looked at Wang Hao, said a few words, and walked away very unhappy.
Originally, I was very happy today. I came out to relax and see the school run by Liu Jin.
He felt that the school run by Liu Jin was very good. Children from ordinary families did not need to take the imperial examination or become officials. If they could read and write, master some skills, and have a certain skill, they would be able to live a very good life.
What's more, the school run by Liu Jin also promoted the idea of loyalty to the emperor and patriotism, and highly praised the old Zhu family. Everything was in line with Emperor Hongzhi's wishes.
Such a school is very meaningful and is very helpful in promoting the development of Ming Dynasty. It is also very helpful in consolidating the legacy of the old Zhu family.
However, in Wang Hao's eyes, because he did not take the Four Books and Five Classics of Confucianism as the focus of teaching, he was considered useless by Wang Hao. It was also elevated to the point of shaking the foundation of the country and causing people to live in ruins.
This is really too much.
There may be differences and disputes between each other, but such shameless slander and suppression made Emperor Hongzhi quickly realize an extremely serious problem.
In the imperial court, there was not only a battle between civil and military forces, but also a battle over ideas.
In all dynasties, starting from the Han Dynasty, Confucianism was the dominant one. Confucianism had all the say. The emperors took turns, but the position of Confucianism not only did not waver at all, but became more and more solid.
As the emperor, he could replace batches of courtiers, but the new ones would still be all Confucian.
Now, just because new and different schools have appeared to teach some knowledge and skills, the response from Confucianism has been so great, which shows how domineering Confucianism is.
Emperor Hongzhi walked as usual, also lost in thought.
The way of the emperor and the art of the emperor have always emphasized a balance since ancient times, balancing the forces of all parties, balancing the civil and military ministers, and balancing the internal and external, but this is the only issue that is not conscious of.
That is to balance this thought and concept. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, hundreds of schools of thought contended, including Legalists, Confucians, Mohists, farmers, etc., hundreds of schools of thought were dazzling, and hundreds of flowers were blooming.
But now, the Confucian family is the only one left.
Dynasties are constantly changing, and emperors come and go, but they have never been able to shake the dominance of Confucianism. They are the real emperors of this land, integrated into the soul and marrow, and no one can shake their status.
Thinking of this, Emperor Hongzhi frowned.
Emperor Hongzhi walked away, and Zhang Mao immediately followed him. He had already thought about it. After returning, he immediately wrote a letter to Liu Jin. If Wang Mao doesn't treat him well, he really wants to do it.
What a turn of events.
It was obviously a good thing, but he insisted on saying it as if it was going to harm the country and the people. If this thing were to die, Liu Jin would be criticized. I'm afraid there would be a mountain of memorials desperately trying to impeach and criticize Liu Jin.
Liu Jin is a popular person around Emperor Hongzhi. He has reached his current position at a young age. Some people are bound to be jealous, and some are bound to find ways to criticize Liu Jin.
Through such an incident, we can not only attack the emerging education, but also attack Liu Jin, and perhaps also attack the emerging capitalism.
"I'll wait for you to die, Wang Hao!"
Zhang Mao thought so in his heart. Xixi Dingdian Novel Network xindingdianxsw.com Xixi
If you offend Liu Jin, life will never be easy.
What's more important is that Emperor Hongzhi is extremely dissatisfied with Wang Hao. He bluntly said that you should go home and take care of yourself. This is what he said.
If Wang Hao still wanted to save face, he should take the initiative to write a letter of resignation, and then Emperor Hongzhi nodded and went home to retire.
But Wang Hao has already reached the position of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. The six ministers are still the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. He is in charge of the officials of the world. He is known as the official of heaven, which can be said to be a high-power position.
Is he just willing to go home and retire like this?
He is only in his early fifties, which is still very young for a person in this position. He is one of the three cabinet ministers. As long as someone retires, he still has a good chance of becoming the cabinet minister. The top.
"You, you~"
Liu Jian looked at Wang Hao and couldn't help but shake his head.
How could a person who used to be quite smart become so confused on this matter?
Not to mention that Liu Jin is much more important than you in the heart of Emperor Hongzhi. Ten of your words are not as good as one of Liu Jin's.
What's more, Liu Jin was running a school, teaching and educating people. In the eyes of Emperor Hongzhi, Liu Jin was doing good things. He didn't live a luxurious life when he was rich, but was willing to spend a lot of money to run schools.
Let children from ordinary families be able to read and write.
For such a sentiment and such a noble pursuit, you not only failed to affirm it, but even criticized it. Forget it, you have risen to the point where the country, the country, and the country are in turmoil, and the people are in dire straits.
Mistake after mistake, confusion continues.
How could Emperor Hongzhi not be angry?
Liu Jin has done so many things for Emperor Hongzhi and the Ming Dynasty in the past few years. The reason why the Ming Dynasty is in its current situation is not all because of Liu Jin's slow efforts.
Emperor Hongzhi was able to have money and control military power, the Ming Dynasty was able to expand its borders, the Ming Dynasty was able to rely on maritime trade, and overseas people were able to make fortunes. All of this was not driven by Liu Jin.
Now you're done, get ready to go home and retire.
"Prince, you are confused!"
Liu Jian also shook his head slightly. Everyone said something good, but you have to sing the opposite. The key is to have a certain degree of control when singing the opposite. If you say it so seriously, not only will it have no effect, but it will make everyone disgusted.
Emperor Hongzhi is disgusted with you, and everyone is also disgusted with you.
And because of Wang Hao's remarks, it is very likely to have a huge impact on Confucianism.
"Alas~"
Xie Qian also shook his head slightly and sighed.
There will be one less minister from the Jiangnan region in the imperial court, and I will have to be more cautious in the future.