Liu Yi first shook his head, and then he read out Zilu Wenqiang's original text.

Then he began to make his own comments and said, "Zi Lu asked Confucius what is strong. The sage's answer was incisive. The so-called strongness can be divided into north and south. He used a tolerant and gentle spirit to educate people. People were arrogant and rude to me and did not retaliate against me. This is the strongness of the south. People with noble character have this kind of strength.

If you use weapons, armor and shields as pillows and mats, and then you die, this is the strongest in the north, and brave and combative people have this strength. Therefore, people with noble character are harmonious but not following the trend, this is really strong! Staying neutral but not biased is really strong! If the country's politics is clean and not changing its ambitions, this is really strong! If the country's politics is dark, it is really strong! If you insist on ethics and rather die than change, this is really strong!”

When Liu Yi said this, many people nodded secretly.

Yes, it is already obvious which is stronger in the south or the north.

The strength of the north is just the brave and combative. Is such a strong person really strong? No, this is wrong. A true strong person should have noble character, be fair and just, and stick to his beliefs. Only such a person is the strong person advocated by the saints.

Liu Yi said: "Just like in today's world, the Hu people have always been strong and brave and fierce, but the land of the king's transformation in the Guan area is far inferior to that of the Hu people. However, I am the Ming Dynasty. Those who are righteous use loyalty and trust as armor, and those who are etiquette and righteousness as armor, and those who are kind and act with kindness, and those who are righteous will not change their place even if the Hu people are strong."

The Hanlin nodded one after another.

Yes, the strength of the Hu people is only temporary, but I, the Ming Dynasty, is loyal, trustworthy, ritual and righteous. This is so strong that the saint said. Even if the Hu people are rampant for a while, isn’t the loyalty, trustworthy, ritual and righteousness still circulated? What does this mean?

Emperor Hongzhi listened and nodded secretly.

He agreed with this point. After all, he was taught by great scholars since childhood, and the four words "loyalty, faith, etiquette and righteousness" have long been engraved in his bones.

Liu Yi said: "Now that the Tatars attacked Datong, Datong is in danger. Your Majesty must be worried, but there is no need to worry too much. Even if the barbarians enter the pass, they will be at the end of their strength. At that time, your Majesty issued an edict to serve the king, and the army and horses of the world will inevitably gather together. These are all loyal and righteous people, and the Tatars are not worthy of trouble."

Many Hanlins still nodded, thinking it made sense.

But Emperor Hongzhi frowned slightly.

To be honest, the strength of the north and the south just now makes sense.

But Liu Yi put this theory into the current practical problems. As the emperor, Emperor Hongzhi was not a fool. If the loyal and trustworthy armor and the etiquette and righteous Ganlu were so useful, why did the Yuan Dynasty destroy the Song Dynasty, and why did the Oirats defeat hundreds of thousands of Ming troops at Tumu Fort, and even captured the previous emperor Yingzong.

The situation in Datong is not optimistic. It is indeed inappropriate to be fooled at this time.

Emperor Hongzhi was worried, but smiled: "There are some places in the Liu Qing family that make sense..."

Some places...

Liu Yi's face turned red, and he chewed these words carefully. On the other hand, isn't there some things that make no sense?

Your Majesty... is cursing people, but although he scolded, he still gave Liu Yi a little face. Liu Yi's face was blushing: "What I said just now is that I don't know where there are any mistakes. Your Majesty is wise and wise, and I also ask for correction."

He was serious.

For a Hanlin, some places make sense to smash the signboard, so Liu Yi was a little dissatisfied.

Emperor Hongzhi smiled: "The words of the saints are very reasonable, but the actual situation cannot be generalized. The war in Datong is very important. There are 100,000 soldiers and civilians in Datong Pass. Once the city is broken, the creatures will be devastated. Once the Tatars break through Datong Pass, the land of Yanyun, Hebei, there will be no danger to guard from now on. Countless people will fall into the mouth of tigers. I also hope that they will be useful in loyalty, trustworthiness, etiquette and righteousness, but I think it depends on the lives of the soldiers."

Liu Yi wanted to say something, but then he was relieved: "Yes, Your Majesty's words also make sense, but... Your Majesty, governing the country depends on cultivating virtue, not on..."

Emperor Hongzhi was holding back his hands and seemed not to want to argue with him: "Thank you for your hard work in the Liu Qing family."

Liu Yi had no choice but to bow down, nodded, and returned to the class obediently.

Emperor Hongzhi was in no mood at all at this time and wanted to get up: "Do you have any teachings?"

Shen Wen looked at the Hanlins.

He is actually the most difficult to be a Hanlin bachelor, because the Hanlin Academy is like the Censorate, with many thorns, which is difficult to restrain and discipline.

All the Hanjins were silent, and some secretly observed silently for Your Majesty. Your Majesty's latest mind has changed and he began to trust the saints without the same trust as before. This is not a blessing for the country.

Emperor Hongzhi smiled and said, "Since that's the case, then today..."

"Your Majesty." Yang Tinghe stood out at this time: "I have a word to go forward."

Emperor Hongzhi looked at Yang Tinghe and was familiar with the Zhan Shishi's secretary. This person was the prince's teacher. Emperor Hongzhi attached great importance to the prince's education. Speaking of which, Yang Tinghe was selected by Emperor Hongzhi himself.

Emperor Hongzhi said: "Does Yang Qing have anything to say?"

Yang Tinghe said seriously: "Your Majesty is understandable. The battle of Datong is related to the safety of countless people. Your Majesty is kind-hearted, which is the reason. However, I think that what Your Majesty should pay more attention to is the study of the prince. The prince is the foundation of the country. If the country is in a loss, shouldn't Your Majesty be worried? The prince has stopped studying in the past two years. I am a secretary, but I cannot teach the prince. What's more, now the prince has not even come to participate in the lecture. If this continues, I am afraid..."

He didn't continue talking.

Emperor Hongzhi stared deeply at Yang Tinghe.

He could see that Yang Tinghe was extremely disappointed with the prince.

Of course, Yang Tinghe cannot be the same person. What he represents is probably the views of many Hanlin people.

How can I succeed if I don’t study?

Emperor Hongzhi was silent for a moment, without saying anything, but an eunuch came hurriedly: "Your Majesty, Your Highness, Crown Prince, break into the palace..."

The eunuch hasn't finished speaking yet.

Outside, there were rapid steps, and Zhu Houzhao said, "Get out of the way."

The domineering word "Kai" fell, and Zhu Houzhao had already entered Chongwen Hall.

Behind him was Fang Jifan. Fang Jifan felt that he was quite stupid. He followed Zhu Houzhao and would sooner or later there would be no good ending.

Emperor Hongzhi was stunned and looked at Zhu Houzhao who was dancing with eyebrows.

When Zhu Houzhao looked around, she saw Yang Tinghe kneeling on the ground.

There were also stunned Hanlins.

Zhu Houzhao held her hands behind her back, probably knowing what was going on.

He said aloud: "Father, I... I have something to report."

“…”

This is a bit unruly.

Emperor Hongzhi was silent.

He actually felt that his son, sometimes, did nothing wrong, even though he had no rules.

If it were in the past, he would have been very angry, but now he is more silent.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince..." The ministers saluted Zhu Houzhao.

Zhu Houzhao said: "Master Yang, are you complaining to me?"

Zhu Houzhao is a person who can't hide things in his heart.

This is a bit embarrassing.

Yang Tinghe was silent for a moment and said, "Minist is a minister of the Ming Dynasty. He is full of his king's fortune and serves the country and the country..."

"Why did the so-called world?" Zhu Houzhao was a little angry. She was angry a few days ago and had not yet subsided: "Is it just for the so-called world?"

This hit a large number of people.

The Hanlins felt like they were about to suffocate.

What is this?

When I read the books of sages, make merits, virtues, and make words, how come I become a verbal trick?

"Is this appropriate for the Tatars attacking Datong, and you are still shaking your heads here?"

In front of the Hanlin people, Zhu Houzhao rebuked Yang Tinghe without hesitation.

Yang Tinghe was angry and embarrassed.

He is Qingliu, and Qingliu should not be afraid of the emperor and the prince, otherwise... he will be criticized by thousands of people.

He said seriously: "Your Highness the Crown Prince, please be careful. I am here to teach etiquette for the people of the world..."

Zhu Houzhao was happy: "Then the Hu people are here, what are your plans?"

Yang Tinghe couldn't help but say: "My...My...My is not a normal man..."

"You are not a common man, who is a common man?"

This is a bit nonsense.

Yang Tinghe seemed to be forced into a corner, while the Hanlins looked at Yang Tinghe, and the rabbit died and the fox was sad.

Zhu Houzhao said again: "I am worried about the military and civilians of Datong and the war in Datong. You are behind the scenes and saying bad things about this palace. What is the reason?"

Yang Tinghe said righteously: "Your Highness, the Crown Prince, resisting the Tatars is not based on worries, but on cultivating virtue. If the king does not cultivate virtue, what can he use to resist the Tatars?"

Zhu Houzhao was a little confused.

This sentence... is very familiar. When I heard it, I thought there was still some truth, but now it sounds really ironic.

Zhu Houzhao said: "No, to resist the Tatars, you need to have a flying ball."

"Flying...flying ball..."

Everyone was in an uproar.

Everyone says that cultivating virtue is the virtue of Confucius.

And His Highness the Crown Prince said that you don’t need to cultivate virtue, don’t need saints, you want to fly balls... Is this... that true?

Yang Ting was so kind that he wanted to vomit blood: "Where did your highness hear the evil words? Feiqiu... what is it?"

Zhu Houzhao shouted: "Flying balls are saved, you are here to sit and discuss!" He took out the notes in his sleeve: "There is an urgent report from Datong, and the Fei team raided the Tatar camp outside the city, and won a great victory!"

A great victory...

Suddenly, the Chongwen Palace became quiet.

Datong...had a great victory.

Yang Tinghe's face turned pale. He suddenly understood why His Royal Highness was so confident today.

He was a little unbelievable. The Tatar Iron Cavalry was outside Datong City. Even if it was a great victory, it would not be possible that it would be in just a few days... This was incredible.

Emperor Hongzhi's face darkened. The word "Great Victory" seemed to resonate with his heart. He was still silently watching the arguments between each other, but now, Emperor Hongzhi couldn't sit still: "Where is the good news? Take me and see!"

Zhu Houzhao did not hesitate and personally presented the note.

In Emperor Hongzhi's eyes, these six words were clearly visible: "Fortunately, I won't be disgraceful, and I will win!"

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Chapter completed!