The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

Li Shimin nodded.

"Well, you are a doctor of the Imperial College, you will arrange this matter."

Li Shimin directly assigned the task to Kong Yingda.

Kong Yingda's views were similar to Wei Zheng's, so Li Shimin was relieved.

When Li Fu entered the palace before, when they were in Ganlu Hall, Li Fu talked about it, and his words were all about guarding against Japan.

I was afraid that these people would learn the advanced technology of the Tang Dynasty and improve their country's strength after returning.

For example, iron smelting, forging, mulberry silk, textile, planting, etc.......

They all learned it and went back, they were well fed, warmly dressed, and forged weapons and armor.

Then if I want to take back my gold and silver mountains, wouldn't it be a little more difficult?

This won't work.

Since they want to learn, they should learn serious things.

Learn to read, learn the teachings of Confucius and Mencius, and the Confucian classics, so that they can go back and educate the scholars in their own country.

Study hard and be a good official, how good it is.

"Yes." Kong Yingda bowed and responded.

Wei Zheng also looked at Kong Yingda, the descendant of Confucius.

Being a doctor in the Imperial College, teaching students, and now there are two foreign Japanese among the students...

It feels really subtle.

When the two of them left the Liangyi Hall and walked out, Wei Zheng talked about this issue.

"Dr. Kong, two Japanese students are also difficult for you."

Kong Yingda sighed, and a not-so-good smile appeared on his face.

"Confucius said, there is no distinction in teaching, there is no distinction in teaching." Kong Yingda sighed as he spoke.

I can only use this to comfort myself.

"People are of different social status, so they should be taught equally. We should not not teach them because of their social status. Teaching is good, and there is no distinction between them. Confucius said, people are pure and have made progress. Instead of being pure, we should not protect their past. As long as they are sincere in seeking advice and devoted to learning, we should teach them enthusiastically, regardless of their past experiences and performance, and treat them equally." Kong Yingda shook his head.

He naturally knew that when his ancestors said these words, the people they taught were all people from the Central Plains, not foreigners.

Even in the Spring and Autumn Period, when the countries were divided, they all obeyed the Zhou emperor. Everyone was from the Zhou Dynasty and the Central Plains.

But now.

Two Japanese people, what is this?

Kong Yingda was also disgusted.

Especially since he was a descendant of the Kong family.

In Wei Zheng's view, Confucius' teaching without distinction was not completely without distinction.

Confucius' teaching without distinction is actually limited. In the Spring and Autumn Period, the "classes" in "no distinction" did not include slaves.

Slaves did not even have personal freedom, let alone education.

Confucius had 3,000 disciples, none of whom were born slaves.

None of them were women.......

King Wu of Zhou once said that he had ten wise ministers, but Confucius argued that there were only nine women.

For this reason, Wei Zheng felt that Confucius, the "sage", was not perfect.

"Since they are foreigners, we can only educate them with the principles of the sages." Wei Zheng added: "Wakoku is an uncivilized place, so the so-called education is still very important for them."

Anyone who heard Wei Zheng's words would feel that there was something behind his words.

Kong Yingda naturally heard the meaning and nodded, meaning that he understood.

The two people in the palace discussed Confucius and the teaching without distinction.

In the academy, two people were discussing Mencius and the saying that human nature is good at the beginning.

These two people are Li Fu and Lu Deming.

"I have pondered over and over again this Three Character Classic, and I finally understand the first sentence that says that human nature is good at the beginning." Lu Deming's face was flushed and full of joy.

"From this perspective, if one has no compassion, he is not a human being; if one has no sense of shame and disgust, he is not a human being; if one has no sense of courtesy and humility, he is not a human being; if one has no sense of right and wrong, he is not a human being. Compassion is the beginning of benevolence; shame and disgust is the beginning of righteousness; courtesy and humility is the beginning of propriety; and sense of right and wrong is the beginning of wisdom. A person has these four beginnings, just as he has four limbs. If one has these four beginnings and claims that he cannot do it, he is harming himself; if one claims that his ruler cannot do it, he is harming his ruler. If we have these four beginnings, we will know that we have expanded and filled them, like the beginning of fire and the beginning of spring. If we can fill them, we will be able to protect the world; if we cannot fill them, we will not be able to serve our parents."

After listening to this, Li Fu's expression was very wonderful.

"So, Mencius is more intense than our previous interpretation."

Mencius's four virtues are benevolence, righteousness, propriety, and wisdom.

Benevolence is the heart of compassion, righteousness is the heart of shame and disgust, propriety is the heart of respect, and wisdom is the heart of right and wrong.

Without these four virtues, one is not a human being at all.

Human nature is good, and those who are not good are not human beings.

To put it bluntly, Mencius and Xunzi

Xunzi: Human nature is evil, have you seen it? Some people are born...

Mencius: Huh? Are you talking about people?

Mencius: Human nature is good.

Xunzi: Human nature is evil, let me give you an example...

Mencius: You are not talking about people?

So, this sentence is rounded up, because human nature is good, and those who are not good are not worthy of being called people?

Xunzi is still too conservative...

Good guy, after so many years of understanding and reading Mencius, it turns out to be a misjudgment.

Confucius taught you to be a human being, but Mencius directly expelled you from the human race.

Xunzi denied your personality, Mencius denied your species...

"This three-character classic is good, good." Lu Deming's eyes lit up with excitement.

"Tsk, old man Lu, tell me, once this interpretation gets out, will we be regarded as aliens?" Li Fu said with a smile, "I originally thought that Mencius thought too highly of human nature, but in the end, Mencius didn't regard him as a human being at all..."

"Regarded as aliens? No." Lu Deming smiled and waved his hand, "It's clearly written here. If he doesn't understand, I'd still advise him to read more."

"Look, "Mencius, Gongsun Chou Chapter 1", it's well-founded." Lu Deming said with a smile, "Scholars, reading books for a lifetime, there are still many things to comprehend. If you can't even comprehend the simple principles clearly recorded, then don't read.

No matter how long you read, if you are not that material, you can't understand the reason. Reading too much will only make you wrong."

Good fellow, what Lu Deming said is almost the same as Mencius.

Angry Confucian.

Completely different from the Confucian in Li Fu's impression.

"What about the others? Are they all right?" Li Fu asked.

"I checked it hundreds of times, and there is no problem at all. I have also continued the sequel." Lu Deming said: "The whole article is here, take a look."

Lu Deming handed Li Fu a thick stack of manuscripts.

Li Fu read it carefully.

Although he couldn't recite the second half, since it was written by Lu Deming, it looked fine, so there was really no problem at all.

"Then I will arrange for the workshop to print it out." Li Fu said: "Print it into books and distribute it to students in due time."

"Okay, let's do it." Lu Deming said: "Wait until the new semester starts, and distribute it to students. Whether they are just starting to get enlightened or students who already have a foundation in reading, they all have to learn it. This is all knowledge."

Li Fu smiled.

"Okay, I'll listen to you about the academy. You can do whatever you say. After all, you are a professional in teaching students."

The matter of the enlightenment reading material "Three Character Classic" was finalized.

"Speaking of which, next month, according to past practice, it will be the enrollment season again."

"By then, there will definitely be people coming to the academy to inquire."

Li Fu nodded slightly.

"But the academy has not been expanded, and there are no qualified graduates from the academy, so forget about enrollment. Let's first train these students in the academy into talents. Students come to study, and their parents believe in the academy. We can't let them down, right?" Li Fu said, "Then send someone to post a notice outside the academy gate to explain the reason."

"Alas, it's a bit regrettable to see some parents bring their children to the academy to study, but the academy can't accept them." Lu Deming had a helpless smile on his face: "There are more and more children of school age in Zhuangzi, and there are also many parents who want their children to study, but unfortunately, they missed this opportunity and there is no such opportunity."

"It can't be helped. At least things have to be done step by step. "Li Fu said: "Wait two years, the academy still needs to be expanded. At present, training students in batches is the serious matter. There are still many facilities in the academy that are not perfect. Also, students should not just stay in the classroom to study. When it is spring planting and autumn harvest, they should go to the fields to work. They need to know how to farm. Many skills are better than nothing."

"In the future, perhaps some of them will rely on studying to enter the official career and become local officials. If they only know how to study, they cannot be qualified officials."

"When they are sent to the local area to do practical things, they are completely in the dark. That is us teachers who have harmed them and the local people."

Hearing Li Fu's words, Lu Deming felt that it made a lot of sense, and he felt that as a teacher, the burden on his shoulders was very heavy.

This is really a lack of strict teaching and laziness of teachers.

"I was thinking, seriously speaking, after all, they are the first batch of formal students of the academy. When they go out in the future, they can't destroy the reputation of our academy, otherwise, the reputation of the academy will not be established in the future. But it's a matter of time.It's a troublesome matter. "Li Fu explained.

He had higher expectations for the academy.

And he painted a big pie for Li Erfeng, which made Li Erfeng curious and expectant about the academy, wanting to see how far the academy could go in the future.

So, every step cannot be wrong.

"Yes, but teaching and educating people can't be achieved in a short time." Lu Deming said: "I know you are anxious, but don't be anxious yet."

Li Fu was stunned for a moment.

Good guy, now old man Lu has learned to make jokes.

This mentality is getting younger and younger.

Good thing.

"I don't care much about the academy. Old Lu, you are also old, don't work too hard. "Li Fu said.

Looking at Lu Deming in front of him, Li Fu was a little reluctant to let the old man get tired.

Many things in the academy can be handed over to others, and Lu Deming doesn't need to do it himself.

The main thing is that Lu Deming is about the same age as Pei Ju.

Pei Ju's departure inevitably made Li Fu feel bad.

After all, they were people who went to Pingkangfang together.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." Lu Deming smiled and said, "You always remind me every time I come back, but, Huairen, you have to think about it, I am happy to do what I am willing to do."

"Old man Lu, you have been living in the manor, do you still know the news in Chang'an City?" Li Fu tried to ask.

"Are you talking about the polo match, or the news of Pei Ju's death a little earlier?" Lu Deming asked back.

"Pei Ju, Pei Shangshu. "Li Fu lowered his eyes.

Lu Deming laughed.

"Huairen, Huairen, you think that I am about the same age as Pei Ju, and you are afraid that I will be tired and die of overwork like Pei Ju in the end, right?"

"I hope you live to be 200 years old."

Lu Deming laughed even louder when he heard this.

"Hahahaha."

Old man Lu's smile was full of energy.

"The academy is not as good as the Ministry of Revenue, so don't worry too much. What is the Ministry of Revenue? What is the academy? In terms of the complexity of things, ten academies are not as good as one Ministry of Revenue." Lu Deming said: "In addition, when fighting, there are more things to do."

"Pei Gong's health was not very good."

"And me? Unlike him, I am still strong now."

"Speaking of it, what do people live for in their lifetime? Mentality, I have a very good mentality now, I am in a good mood, and I am in good health. I like everything I eat. I can have two pancakes for a meal and two bowls of soup. "

"When I can't eat anymore, you can worry about my health problems. "Lu Deming said with a smile: "Anyway, now there is nothing to do. You don't let me work, let me be idle, eat and sleep every day, rest after waking up, and continue to eat after resting, just like raising pigs on the farm, but I won't live long like that. "

"Also, Huairen, you are young, don't be so sad about the passing of time. Young people should look like young people and be more lively. You know, I am over 80 years old. I have lived to this age, and it is enough. Even if I close my eyes and kick my legs tomorrow, I think it is worth it. "Lu Deming smiled and said, "Why bother?"

Li Fu smacked his lips.

"Old Lu, you are so stubborn, can't you be moved for a while? ”

“My emotions have been brewing to this extent.”

“Hahahaha.” Lu Deming laughed happily: “Then take back these emotions. Even if such a day really comes, don’t be sad. Be happy for me. I am happy myself, so why should people around me be sad?”

“Look, I am in the academy now, and my life is happy. In addition, the Three Character Classic we studied together can be passed down. In the future, it will be indispensable for children’s enlightenment. How many scholars throughout the ages can write such a work?”

“I am in the academy, teaching, writing books, and organizing and recording what I have learned throughout my life and leaving them in the academy. In the future, the students of the academy will pass it on. What a meaningful thing.”