I, the Ming Dynasty, can still save me

Chapter 353
Following Shen Guan's inquiry, everyone present also looked at the emperor on the throne, wanting to hear what he thought.

Zhu Youxiao also thought for a while after hearing this, then looked around at everyone and said:
"My idea is very simple. It is to transfer teachers from the Imperial College, just like a military academy, and re-establish an institution in the east of the city. The shape is similar to the Imperial College, but the teaching content is just like Shen Aiqing and others said, focusing on classics and meanings, supplemented by Arithmetic and other subjects are subject to strict requirements and lectures are highly recommended.”

Shen Guan and others lowered their heads and looked at each other after hearing this. They didn't expect the emperor to come up with this method, but it met their expectations.But they soon heard the emperor continue:
“I think there is a precedent in China for arithmetic and other subjects, so it is understandable to increase them now.

I also remember what the "Book of Rites·Da Xue" said: The way to know is to study things, and then you will know.

At that time, Master Zhu proposed the theory of studying things to achieve knowledge, which was quite similar to Western physics.Since the West holds it in high esteem, we cannot lag behind. We can also set up a subject of inquiry. What do you think, dear friends? "

Everyone was speechless after hearing this. The study of things and knowledge in the Book of Rites was the same as the Western study of physical energy. When Shen Guan saw this, he wanted to object.

But Liu Yishen suddenly stood up, cupped his hands and said:

"What your Majesty said is absolutely true. The study of things to achieve knowledge is the words of a sage, and its meaning is simply to investigate the truth of things. This is the same as the Western way of exploring physics, so if it is established, it is also very suitable. I agree."

Shen Guan was stunned for a moment when he heard this, wondering why Liu Yishen suddenly turned against the flattery, but he soon figured it out.It seemed that Liu Yishen still did not want to directly conflict with the emperor, otherwise the emperor would not agree to their request.

So he bowed his head and said:

"Your Majesty is wise, and the ministers are seconding."

Seeing that Liu Yishen and others also recognized each other in this way, Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but nodded in approval and felt very satisfied.He didn't know the difference between the two, but if he just followed the old tradition and talked about Confucian classics, then there would be no long-term significance of restructuring and expanding enrollment.

Therefore, he also borrowed Po Xia Donkey. Since they wanted to restructure the Imperial College, they would mix other disciplines into it. Anyway, Chinese culture is vast and profound, and any discipline can find its source from it.And now there is the competitiveness of Jingshi Tongwen Hall, so they will not be particularly opposed to this.

"Then it's settled. Since it's all for the enlightenment of the Ming Dynasty, I won't be stingy. After the completion of the college, I will be responsible for half of the college's internal funds, so I won't burden the court too much.

But among them, all practitioners must choose the best ones, and cannot just make up for it.Since its regulations are equivalent to those of the Imperial College, the students among them are equivalent to the Juren and can serve as officials. Therefore, the selection of students must be strict. They can be selected from the Juren and scholars who failed the general examination and be assessed. Unless I give my permission, Non-test takers are not allowed to enroll. "

There were many sources of students for Imperial College in the Ming Dynasty, including tribute prisons, jujian prisons, shadow prisons and routine prisons.

Gongjian refers to the students who are selected by local governments, prefectures, and county Confucian schools and sent to the Imperial College according to the annual plan; Jujian is the scholar who fails the examination and is directly admitted to prison; Yinjian is the student of the Imperial College who enters the prison due to Yinqiu; regular prisoner He is a person who donated money to study in prison.

Since Zhu Youxiao is determined to do it seriously, he will naturally not let the students inside continue to cheat.Directly put an end to the two types of people who want to enroll in the Imperial Academy and those who donate money to enter the Imperial Academy. Everyone who wants to enter the Imperial Academy must pass an exam, and the minimum requirement must be a scholar.

This result also made everyone present nod with joy. Since they wanted to compete with the Military Academy and the Capital Tongwen Museum, they naturally had to set strict requirements and raise the bar. The emperor did exactly what they wanted.

"The ministers obey the order."

Seeing that the matter was over, Zhu Youxiao was no longer as angry as he was at the beginning, but became much calmer.

I originally thought that changing the calendar would be blocked by other cabinet officials, but Shen Guan was too sensible and instead gave himself a way to get the best of both worlds.

Although I felt that their attitude was a bit tough and reluctant at first, after careful study, I felt that it was indeed necessary to set it up.

The Ming Dynasty really needed a public institution of higher learning similar to a university, otherwise it would not be able to control the leadership and voice of education. Education in the Ming Dynasty was completely privatized, and colleges could be set up anywhere to teach.

It would be fine if these institutions did not mix in private remarks and just gave lectures and classes.But if private tutors are mixed in, casually preaching one's own views through lectures, making false claims about government affairs, and criticizing the Dharma, the impact will be great.

Moreover, with the development of the economy in the late Ming Dynasty, the Luwang Xinxue was highly respected among the people, and Neo-Confucianism declined. It can be said that the thoughts of scholars now are relatively chaotic and ownerless, and even the morals of scholars and even officialdom have been distorted.

Zhu Youxiao knew in his heart that this was actually one of the reasons why Liu Yisui and the others supported the restructuring of the Imperial College.

So Zhu Youxiao knew that, as they said, establishing a college would be beneficial without any harm, but the benefits that Zhu Youxiao thought were actually different from what they thought.

Now most of the people present have a satisfactory result, except one person.Wei Zhongxian stood behind Zhu Youxiao, looking at everyone expressionlessly, cursing Shen Guan in his heart for being so opportunistic.He actually didn't oppose the emperor, but responded in this way. It seemed that he really underestimated him.

But no matter how angry he was, he couldn't show it, and he would only make plans later when he found an opportunity.

"Then let's do this for now. You guys should be busy these days and handle this matter well. As for the location of this college, how many people to recruit, names, etc., your cabinet will discuss it and report it to me.

By the way, Xu Aiqing, didn’t I say that I wanted to discuss the matter with the cabinet that you just told me?They happen to be here now, so you can tell them. "

Zhu Youxiao felt much better after seeing that another incident had happened. Seeing that everyone in the cabinet was there, he called Xu Guangqi to discuss the matter of the envoy to Europe with Liu Yishen and others.

Liu Yishen and others also became confused after hearing this, wondering what Xu Guangqi had said to the emperor, so they all turned to look at Xu Guangqi.

Upon hearing this, Xu Guangqi immediately bowed and said yes, telling everyone Tang Ruowang's suggestions and the results of his discussions with the emperor.

He knew that these people would find it difficult to accept this suggestion. The emperor did this just to support him in person, so after he finished speaking, he kept silent and stood aside with his hands down.

Liu Yishen and others were speechless in disbelief when they heard this, not to mention that Shen Guan turned pale after hearing this and looked at Xu Guangqi with a solemn expression.

"Your Majesty, it's okay to go to the Western countries, but I don't know in what capacity you will go. Whether you will follow the Western countries' vassal etiquette, etc. are all problems. Otherwise, even if we agree, it will be difficult for the officials of the Ministry of Rites. .”

Seeing that everyone was silent, Sun Chengzong took the lead to stand up and give advice to Zhu Youxiao.He knew his student well and knew that since the emperor had already decided, it would be inappropriate to refuse rashly.

"What Mr. Sun Ge said is absolutely true. Your Majesty, in our Ming Dynasty, all countries have always admired China and paid tribute to the DPRK. We, the Ming Dynasty, have sent envoys to grant canonization to these vassal states. Now if we send someone When going to Western countries, they do not pay tribute, so what is the status of our envoys in establishing diplomatic relations? This is related to etiquette and cannot be ignored."

As soon as Shen Guan heard this, he immediately stood up and answered.Not to mention that there has been no such precedent since the founding of the Ming Dynasty. Why go there and bring some Western monks? Therefore, this is absolutely unacceptable to him.

"What's wrong with this? Western countries can come to our Ming Dynasty to travel. Why can't Ming Dynasty go and see outside China? Don't shorten our Ming Dynasty's vision! The West can go, and so can our Ming Dynasty. As for how If you go as an envoy of the Ming Dynasty, even if you don’t hand over your credentials, it would be great to travel to Western countries, at least let us know something about them."

Upon hearing Shen Guan's words, Zhu Youxiao immediately became angry.I was praising him just now, why has he become so pedantic now? It's nothing to go to the West.

When Shen Guan heard this, he wanted to say more, but Zhu Youxiao interrupted him directly with a wave of his hand and an angry glare.

"We are now in a time of great strife. Have we ever had so many Westerners come to China before? Firearms were originally invented by our country, but Western countries have established themselves in this area and prospered our country. This is unprecedented. This is Isn’t it enough for us to be prepared for danger in times of peace and be alert?

In my opinion, the Westerners are even more dangerous than the Jianlu. These people have little virtue and fear of power.I heard that they were in Nanyang, wreaking havoc on the countries in Nanyang and enslaving the people. Even my subjects of the Ming Dynasty were oppressed by them.

Even so, they are still evil-minded and have invaded the border and disturbed the people many times since Zhengde. If it weren't for my Chao Tianwei and my repeated defeats of the red-haired barbarians, they would have invaded my border long ago!
How could I, the Ming Dynasty, not be on guard against this and not pay attention to it?If we continue to let things go unchecked, maybe today they will be a merchant ship, and tomorrow they will be a cannon fleet parked at Tianjin Wei Port!If our Ming Dynasty does not strive to catch up, sooner or later we will be coveted and devoured by them.

And you still push back and block me. Such behavior seems to me to be weak and corrupt, and is absolutely unacceptable.Confucius said: When the Huaxia invades the Barbarians and the Di, the Barbarians will conquer them; when the Yi Di invade the Huaxia, the Huaxia will conquer them.

Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you fight without danger.If you understand them well and absorb their essence, you will not be afraid of contradicting them. Why should you stand still?The matter is settled.

Ye Xianggao, you and Xu Guangqi will be responsible for this matter. Encourage all officials to go. I will reward you, so don't say more. "

Zhu Youxiao's powerful words left everyone speechless and with different thoughts.Only now did they realize that although the emperor seemed to favor Westerners, he was actually very wary of them.

Shen Guan and the others felt relieved when they heard this, while Xu Guangqi closed his eyes and said nothing, not knowing what he was thinking.

"Okay, that's it. If nothing happens, just step back."

　Everyone must pay attention to your health. I have been feeling dizzy and dizzy due to a cold recently, and I have been coughing. It is very uncomfortable.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)