Ming Dynasty: The poisonous imperial teacher, Zhu Yuanzhang advised me to be kind

Chapter 70

"Your Majesty, it is true. Lord Chu is teaching the princes."

"But you said that his teaching the prince is very important and no one can disturb him, not even you, so..."

Mao Xiang didn’t finish his words, but the point was, have you forgotten?

"Is this true?" When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he suddenly remembered that this seemed to be the order he gave.

"Okay then." Then he put the document down and stood up.

"Then I will go to the main hall and see how this teacher educates my students."

I just hope that this vicious scholar doesn't teach his sons too viciously.

Then Zhu Yuanzhang left the Huagai Hall and went directly to the main hall.

now.

Main hall.

The princes are sitting here, listening to the class attentively.

The teacher who taught them in the past was Song Lian, a famous teacher in the Ming Dynasty. He was very talented. He was the person who wrote the masterpiece "Preface to Farewell to Ma Sheng of Dongyang" which became popular in later generations.

But today, the great scholar Song Lian was listening on the side, and the speaker was a young man.

Although he looks very handsome, he is just a young man, Chu Nan.

Today’s topic is “Why study?”

When Chu Nan saw the topic of these four words and looked at the expectant eyes of the princes, he was very confused.

He originally thought that he could teach students well with some preparation, but now, damn, you ask him to brag and talk about evil schemes, it's ok, but if you really ask him to teach students, he won't be able to do it?

He was not a teacher in his previous life, so how could he teach students? Moreover, he was given such a profound topic right at the beginning, how could he answer it?
"What's wrong, Lord Chu?" Song Lian was surprised to see Chu Nan remained silent for such a long time.

He did not underestimate Chu Nan, because Chu Nan became the Prince's Junior Tutor at such a young age, he must have the ability, so he also wanted to hear Chu Nan's opinions, but now Chu Nan didn't say a word, what did it mean?

Then he spoke directly: "Master Chu, why do you want to learn a topic? I have some humble opinions."

"Why do people study? It's actually very simple. It should be to cultivate oneself, serve the country, and be loyal to the emperor! I wonder what Lord Chu thinks."

"Okay!" After hearing Song Lian's words, all the princes nodded.

"Mr. Song said it well. As a subject of the Ming Dynasty, we should study for the sake of the world and for His Majesty!"

"Mr. Song is absolutely right. You are worthy of being my famous teacher in Daming."

The whole classroom was suddenly filled with a cheerful atmosphere, and Chu Nan, who should have been the protagonist, was left aside.

"Sir Song, I think that the reason why people study should not be just to cultivate oneself, serve the country, and be loyal to the emperor. I can even say that it should not be to cultivate oneself, serve the country, and be loyal to the emperor."

"What?" Song Lian's happy face suddenly froze.

"Master Chu, what do you mean? Do you think studying is not for serving the country?"

The princes were all puzzled. Chu Nan's words were quite disrespectful.

"Of course not." But Chu Nan was not panicked at all and just shook his head.

"Studying for the sake of the world? That's ridiculous and too empty."

"Ask those noble children, which one of them started studying with the intention of passing the imperial examinations and passing on the glory of their ancestors?"

"Ask those poor children, whose initial thought in studying was not to pass the imperial examinations, bring honor to their family, return home in good shape, and improve their lives?"

"You said that they started studying in order to serve the country? Is that possible? Most people don't get involved in national affairs, so how can they have such an idea?"

"Whoever dares to say that, I will praise him as a pillar of the country on the surface, but secretly give him a stick and call him a hypocrite!"

Then Chu Nan spoke seriously.

"So you should be clear about your position when you study. As a prince, you should study for the country and the king."

"As a child of a noble family, you should first pass the imperial examination to stabilize your family's foundation." "As an ordinary citizen, you must study to get promoted and make money."

"What!" The princes were shocked when they heard it.

"Master Chu, what do you mean? Most people in the world should study not to serve the Ming Dynasty, but to get promoted and make money?"

Isn't this simply outrageous?

"What nonsense!" Song Lian knew that Chu Nan was highly valued by Zhu Yuanzhang, but at this moment, Song Lian didn't care about academic issues and was so angry that he blew his beard and glared.

"When I was young, my family was also very poor. Many of my classmates were from noble families. They wore expensive mink furs and exquisite sachets, but I never felt envious."

"I studied to serve the country, and never thought about getting promoted or getting rich."

"Indeed." Hearing Song Lian's words, the princes present all nodded in admiration. Song Lian often used this incident to correct their mentality in class.

They admired Song Lian very much for being able to stick to his original intention despite poverty.

"Heh." But Chu Nan laughed when he heard it.

"If Mr. Song didn't have any envy, why did he still remember their clothes so carefully after decades?"

"Huh?" Song Lian was shocked when he heard it, and looked at Chu Nan in disbelief.

He has been talking about this for decades, but no one has ever refuted him like this?
"Chu Nan, you, you..." For a moment, Song Lian didn't know how to refute.

He remembers it clearly, but that doesn’t mean he is envious.

"This, this." The prince was also shocked when he heard it.

So what Chu Nan said is right?
People at every stage have their own reasons for studying, and they cannot be confused with each other? As a lower-class person, do you study just to get promoted and make money?
Instead of making empty claims about serving the country? Even the highly respected Song Lian could not escape this?
"This this……"

"What is this?" But at this moment, a majestic voice suddenly sounded.

Then, Zhu Yuanzhang appeared in front of everyone.

"Father?" The princes were shocked when they saw it. Zhu Yuanzhang was eavesdropping again.

When Song Lian saw Zhu Yuanzhang coming, he became anxious: "Your Majesty, Lord Chu..."

"Okay." But Zhu Yuanzhang did not listen to Song Lian, but comforted him.

"Mr. Song Lian, don't get upset. Go down and have a rest first. I'll take care of this."

"Yes." Song Lian had no choice but to go down after hearing that.

Seeing Song Lian go down, Zhu Yuanzhang also looked at Chu Nan: "Chu Nan, you are really good, is there anyone who can teach my prince like you?"

"You mean, people all over the world study for me? Are you rebelling? Aren't you afraid of death?"

But Chu Nan was not afraid at all, instead he was very calm.

"Your Majesty, you will not kill me for these remarks, and you can tell me whether these remarks are realistic or not."

Which parent sends their children to school for the purpose of letting them study hard? To contribute to society? To get promoted or make money?

"Haha, you kid." Zhu Yuanzhang also laughed when he heard it.

He really didn't mean to be angry, because Chu Nan's contribution was so great, he would not be angry with Chu Nan because of this matter.

Although Chu Nan's theory is unorthodox, it is indeed very practical. What he wants are flexible and capable ministers, not pedantic slaves.

He also came from the bottom of society, and he couldn't even get enough food to eat, so who would serve the country for you? So Chu Nan's theory was correct.

But now is not the time to argue about this. He looked at Chu Nan and his expression turned serious.

"Chun Nan, I have good news for you."

"Congratulations, I accidentally got into trouble. Lan Yu may have known that you are the treacherous person who gave me advice."

"Do you have any tricks to solve this problem?"

(End of this chapter)