Chapter 711 Worry

The capital was no longer cold at the end of February, and the eastern warm pavilion of the Ganqing Palace was particularly warm.

There is charcoal burning in the incense burner, but not for heating, but for incense.

A brass hollow incense burner next to the wall is very exquisitely crafted, indicating smoothness, and the palace people polish it brightly; the bright yellow color adds a lot of luxury to the place.

The Indian incense burning in the copper furnace is something that the envoys of Java Island pay tribute, and the smell is slightly spicy; at first it will make people feel uncomfortable, and after getting used to it, the feeling will become comfortable.

However, Zhu Gaoxu had already ignored the smell in the room, and his attention was distracted by something else.The ministers had not arrived yet, and Miao Jin was talking to him.

The imperial concubine Miaojin did not wear the concubine's clothes, but was wearing a purple collar robe and a matte head.

Zhu Gaoxu had not had time to finish reading the "Daily Records of the King of Han" she wrote, but he admired it very much from the content she had read.

So Zhu Gaoxu called her here today to discuss the matter, hoping that she could record some more important things so that she could leave them to the princes and grandchildren to read in the future.

Miaojin first raised objections to the thoughts revealed in Zhu Gaoxu's words.

She felt that Confucian Neo-Confucianism was a moral code that allowed people to understand morality and distinguish right from wrong; if the emperor recognized other philosophy, it would make people at a loss.

She seemed to care about this kind of thing, probably because Zhu Gaoxu's discussion on filial piety a long time ago had a little shaken her thoughts.

Only when she shakes her original concepts can she be so persistent and ask questions?

Zhu Gaoxu disagreed, and said: People do not rely solely on one rule to establish morality.People in the world are best at treating things differently with multiple standards and categories so as to find reasons for themselves.Just like a basic morality, people cannot eat the same kind.But when the Five Barbarians invaded China, some troops treated the Han people as military rations and found a reason for their behavior: that is, we were two-legged sheep, a type of animal.

Miao Jin widened her almond eyes, and was speechless in surprise.

Zhu Gaoxu said: Moreover, Han civilization has always been very tolerant and pays great attention to worldly practicality, and believes in whatever is useful. You can see that Taoism, Buddhism, Nestorianism, and Islamic Buddhism have no choice but to do anything to the world. Most people believe in everything and if they can bless them with some benefit.

Confucius, Xunzi, and Mozi are all Chinese philosophy and belong to the same source. I do not believe in these things, and the right and wrong that can disrupt the world.But this is just my judgment.

But... Miaojin frowned.

Zhu Gaoxu was so excited that he immediately said: If Xie Jin had not read "Xunzi", how could he know the name and allusion of "Fake Courtyard"?

When Miao Jin heard this, she finally nodded slowly.

It is obvious that after Xie Jin dabbled in "Xunzi", he did not have any confusion in his thoughts and was still very stubborn.

Perhaps because Miao Jin is a woman in the harem, she is involved in less power, so Zhu Gaoxu is more indulgent and casual in his words.He said directly: The most wonderful invention of mankind is to enslave the same kind, and always find moral reasons for himself.

From the standpoint of a king of a country, I believe that the harvest, business income of the people, and the plunder of foreign vassals are a kind of productivity.

The domestic system is a production relationship, a distribution of the harvest, and the matter of who is more or less.

I don’t know yet how to make the issue of amount more fair and reasonable; but at least we must avoid another thing, and other countries come to divide our gains.Therefore, I think craftsmen’s skills, good at learning, and improving their strength are all very important.

Zhu Gaoxu has his only middle school knowledge, and of course he also remembers the textbook's narrative of modern China: imperialist colonists and feudal rulers jointly exploit the working people, allowing the people to live in blood, tears and fire.

He thought and constructed his own perspective based on these simple knowledge.

Miao Jin seemed not to understand it very much, and she still thought about it for a while before saying: Ministers will definitely object.

Zhu Gaoxu nodded and said: Miaojin is right.So, if you step too big, it is easy to pull the egg.

Miao Jin was stunned for a moment, her face turned red immediately, and she gave Zhu Gaoxu a white look.

At this moment, the eunuch walked in and bowed and said, "The emperor, the ministers are all here, on the slanting corridor."

Call them in.Zhu Gaoxu said.

The eunuch said: I will obey the order.

Soon, a group of civil and military officials walked in one after another. Everyone bowed to the imperial court and saluted, and some people even mentioned the imperial concubine in their words.

This is not the first time this scene is happening, but Zhu Gaoxu faintly smelled the tension.

After everyone stood up, Xie Jin seemed to be impatient and stood up and said: Taizu has a ancestral teaching, and the harem and eunuchs are not allowed to interfere in politics!Today, the monarch and ministers discuss politics, why did the imperial concubine be here?

The ministers looked sideways, and most of them looked like they were mocking Xie Jin for not knowing the current affairs.

Sure enough, Gongping'an of the State of E immediately spoke: During the 'Strike of Crime', the imperial concubine was often in the central army's tent, so what's wrong?

Zhu Gaoxu said: This is the Ganqing Palace (harem), and the imperial concubine can come.Wang Gui is a eunuch, so he often lives in Dongnuan Pavilion?He will also go to the Fengtian Palace Court.What's more, the imperial concubine did not interfere in politics, but just listened to me and recorded my words in order to teach the prince.

After hearing this, Xie Jin seemed to agree with this explanation, and he talked about the proposition in the memorial: The emperor named the yamen office with the word "fake thing" in "Xunzi", but should he respect Xunzi's theory?Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the world has been transformed with Neo-Confucianism, people's hearts are transformed, and the country is peaceful.The Lord must observe...

Zhu Gaoxu thought to himself: It’s not so much peace to the country. I just finished two large-scale civil wars. Did you forget so quickly?

But he said: This year's Entrance exam is about to begin. Isn't the exam questions chosen by the examiners all the content of science?When did I say that I should admire Xunzi?

When Xie Jin heard this, he seemed a little surprised and bowed: I am worried about the national affairs, so I advise you.

Zhu Gaoxu said kindly: Master Xie is too worried.Xunzi is one of the Confucian saints, not heresy, so why can't his classics be used?I borrowed the term to name a college. This matter cannot be deduced, so I want to respect Xunzi?

Xie Jin's expression suddenly became much lonely. He seemed to hold back his energy and wanted to argue with Zhu Gaoxu, but Zhu Gaoxu denied it directly; it was like a punch hitting cotton, which made Xie Jin look a little uncomfortable.

Zhu Gaoxu also understood in his heart that Confucian Neo-Confucianism was the mainstream idea at this time.

Neo-Confucianism has had deep roots since the Song Dynasty. After the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the imperial examinations created a large number of scholars, most of whom were supporters of Neo-Confucianism.

Therefore, Zhu Gaoxu wanted Xie Jin to participate in the imperial court's political discussion, at least he had to let such a large gentry have a mouthpiece that could reach the heavenly listening and have room to speak in the center of power; at some point, it would also give everyone's opinions and a vent.

However, Zhu Gaoxu's heart was indeed inclined to Xunzi's theory.

For example, Xunzi said that people are born with desires and evil. Such a philosophical fundamental makes the idea of ​​governing the country a possible tilt towards the rule of law, and the rule of law is the mainstream concept in later generations... It is easier for Zhu Gaoxu to agree with it.

Xunzi's student Li Si failed in practice, and his result should not be accidental.Zhu Gaoxu was also thinking while reading classics. The ancient rulers did not choose Xunzi, perhaps because of the failure of practice.

The vast territory of ancient China, as well as the imperfect transportation, systems and technology, made the rule of law extremely difficult to be practical; Neo-Confucianism focuses on brainwashing and clan moral constraints, which may be more adaptable to the times.

Truth may also have historical limitations.

Zhu Gaoxu was very adventurous, but he saw Xunzi's practical limitations, so he was unwilling to place bets on things that lost too much.

Sometimes people find it difficult to be consistent inside and outside. They tend to be Xunzi inside, but they have to promote Zhu Cheng outside.

He said: If you just do some practical things, you have nothing to do with the theory. Don't be too nervous.

Qi Tai and Xia Yuanji seemed to have a look at each other. How did these two get together?

After a moment, everyone bowed: The wisest!

Zhu Gaoxu said again: Everyone in the world is communicating and learning from each other, which is a good way to improve oneself.The Huns had a good method, so King Zhao would wear a hu clothes and ride a horse and shoot; we made gunpowder, compass, paper, and printing, and we learned it.Why should my court refuse to communicate with others?This is common sense, and it has nothing to do with the theory of the sages.The source of chaos is the only way to be self-satisfied!

Our monarch and ministers should work hard to govern, learn humbly, and expand our power; make the country strong, and the people in the world avoid the suffering of hunger and cold, and be polite and clear.The sage said that in the prosperous era of great harmony, the granaries are abundant, and the road is not to be picked up.All of you who have achieved the Ming Dynasty can also be recorded in history and become famous officials of a generation.

Everyone agreed and bowed together.

Miao Jin was looking at Zhu Gaoxu sideways. Her eyes seemed to have a little more admiration than usual, and there was something else mixed in.

She is a Taoist priest, and she has Taoist thoughts in her heart, so she is very sensitive to Zhu Gaoxu's ambitious statements, after all, the contrast is too big.

However, Zhu Gaoxu felt that she had no meaning to recognize her elders.

Xia Yuanji left the list and bowed and said: I heard that the people in the first Java (Manobaxie Kingdom) in Yongle accidentally killed the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty and wrote a letter to pay 60,000 taels of gold. Several years have passed, but the court has not yet responded.I believe that human life is at stake and barbarians should pay compensation, and even if the pensions are required, money and food are required, the court should accept the request of the King of Java.

After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu showed a smile on his face that was not easy to detect.Xia Yuanji proposed to ask for money from Manobaxie, which was a major matter of voyage to the West. Otherwise, how could the court collect money?

Xia Yuanji should have disagreed with voyage to the West, because in the short term, the cost is too high, it will definitely cost the national treasury.

But he obviously compromised and could not object to the overall major event of voyage to the West. Xia Yuanji turned his attention to the cash and the 60,000 taels of gold that could be recovered soon.

Zhu Gaoxu felt that there were always differences between people and that there were always people who had to compromise.Xia Yuanji's performance made him very satisfied.