Xie Qian glanced at Shen Wen with contempt. .

Washing laundry has indeed become a stain that Xie Qian cannot erase.

He could almost imagine that when compiling the emperor's record in the future, there would be records of the cabinet Grand Secretary Xie Qian's laundry.

I think this laundry and prime minister will definitely be famous for all ages. This... is too unserious.

It's so embarrassing.

Xie Qian suddenly turned his eyes and said to Shen Wen: "This time, Xishan Academy entered Lingqiu, reminding me of something."

Shen Wen said: "Please also ask Mr. Xie to see the teachings."

He heard that Xie Qian was prepared, so he felt relieved. Now Xie Qian suddenly had something to say, Shen Wen was cheering up and took it seriously.

Xie Qian said: "Xishan Academy has been talking about the unity of knowledge and action. What kind of empathy and the simplicity of the great way? Don't you think this time entering Lingqiu to rescue disasters is related to this?"

Shen Wen frowned and thought for a while, and then said, "The officials are also thinking about this. They do not have to read too much in their own way. They focus on the practical application of the world and streamline the complex knowledge. They believe that the original sentence of Saint Confucius is the best way for saints. They do not have to study the true meaning of the saints, but are willing to learn other abilities, even in farming, riding and shooting, in short, no matter how high or low the world is, they are willing to learn and do it. Oh, to say something that should not be said, Fang Jifan and Wang Shouren have turned good scholars into a group of mud legs."

"But..." Shen Wen carefully observed Xie Qian, and changed the subject: "Xiaoguan also felt that there was nothing wrong with this. Xiaguan was a Hanlin Grand Secretary and had studied ancient and modern times. I don't know how many scriptures and notes I have read. But in fact, what is the way of a saint? The more you read, the more you become confused. You say, many people spend their whole life thinking and exploring the life of a saint, and then figure out what the deep meaning is in this sentence, and what is the meaning of this sentence?"

"How many scholars in the world can deeply understand this. What is the truth? The Analects of Confucius is only ten thousand words, but they have repeatedly pondered and pondered every word and sentence in it, for what... what is it? The official was thinking, maybe our descendants will not hold a book like we are today, and because of a sentence in the book, they will spend a long time."

Shen Wen obviously didn't know that as long as humans continue to reproduce, they would never disappear. For example, in later generations, there were still Redologists who would study a Dream of Red Mansions for a lifetime. Through a sentence in the book, they could write tens of thousands of words of paper. Their high level of attainments is admirable.

Of course, there are two types of Redologists: official school and wild ones. However, even if these people have staff, they will not become parents and officials in one party. They only follow the principles of the Red Mansion to govern one party, and even the world.

Xie Qian smiled and said, "I think it's not that simple." He paused and continued, "How many scholars in this world are studying Cheng and Zhu, and how many people have spent their whole life on spending their lives on studying the scriptures? New learning is still young. It is easy for it to convince you and me, it is easy for Your Majesty to convince Your Majesty, it is easy for one hundred people, and it is easy for a thousand people. But as long as everyone in the world is still studying Cheng and Zhu, the imperial examination will never dare to depose Cheng and Zhu Jingshu. As long as the imperial examination is still established on behalf of the saints and Cheng and Zhu, then the new learning is just a candle to shake a tree."

"Of course, I still admire them quite a lot. I have seen many things. After all, I know what it means to be easy to say and difficult to do. I have seen many people who have been studying the scriptures and talk and sit down. But once I have happened, I am helpless! I am a scholar who has no use in everything. This is not a generalized sentence, but it makes sense. Let's go to Beijing, what's the point of saying this? After entering the capital, I have handed over the mission, my son has been found, and I have also found the prince. In our hearts, the big stone has been settled."

Shen Wen blushed and said with a little embarrassed look: "At that time, the life and death of the dog son were uncertain, and the officials and others were indeed worried, so..."

Xie Qian waved his hand and said, "I understand that if my son was also confused by Fang Jifan, he would not even have his life or death. It would be like a son, and he would make life and death unknown. I guess my behavior would not be much better than you. This is human nature. Even beasts have the feelings of licking calfs. What's there to be ashamed? Don't you think I'm always talking about the temple and talking about great truths, but there are some great truths. Why don't I believe it yourself? It's just for the sake of argument. Besides, the Crown Prince is gone, and your Majesty is also in a hurry and messy?"

Xie Qian held his hands behind his back and said with a smile: "But, next time, this won't be the case."

Shen Wen's face turned pale in fear: "It's not next time. If there's next time, the lower official must fight Fang Jifan."

Xie Qian pursed his lips, but his eyes were faint: "This is too early to say, you still don't understand human nature."

“…”

Xie Qian laughed and said, "The most difficult thing in the world is to take the first step. With one, there will be two. With two, there will be three. Three lives will be endless. This cannot be stopped by human power."

Shen Wen suddenly shuddered and suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.

Xie Qian felt relieved. These guys were so troubled that they were so troubled. It was so outrageous that the grand Grand Secretary of the Cabinet had been tied up by a group of officials. Now... are you happy? Come on, laugh, let's see if you can still laugh.

…………………

The more he arrived at the capital, Zhu Houzhao became a little restless!

Although he seemed very well-behaved on the surface, he would never make a fuss, and never think about running away, but he became anxious inside, especially on the sixth day, the team was walking and stopping, and the outline of the capital had arrived in front of him, and Zhu Houzhao's worries were even more serious.

Fang Jifan saw his concerns. In fact, he was a little nervous, too young and impulsive.

Finally, Zhu Houzhao could no longer calm down, so she found Fang Jifan and said, "I'm afraid my life will be difficult when I go back this time, hey..."

A sigh, very sad!

Fang Jifan shook his head and said, "Your Highness, don't worry."

“Why?”

Fang Jifan said: "Do your highness think your Majesty love your Highness?"

Zhu Houzhao thought about it in annoyance before saying, "Maybe there is a little bit, but I'm more bored."

Fang Jifan shook his head again and said, "So will your highness be filial to Your Majesty?"

Zhu Houzhao seemed to feel that his character had been insulted, and immediately said angrily: "I have to ask this too, so I will naturally be filial!"

"How filial are you?" Fang Jifan asked back.

Zhu Houzhao was silent and said for a long time: "It's just that I'm extremely filial."

Fang Jifan smiled and said nothing.

He believed this, and what Zhu Houzhao said was definitely from the heart.

In the history of the Ming Dynasty, there are generally no records of the private affairs of the family.

Whether Zhu Houzhao is filial to Emperor Hongzhi is actually not the person involved, and it is difficult for ordinary people to peek at Zhu Houzhao's heart.

But Fang Jifan saw an inconspicuous record in "The Records of Emperor Xiaozong", which shows that Zhu Houzhao and Emperor Hongzhi have a deep affection.

The record says that after Emperor Hongzhi's death, Zhu Houzhao succeeded the throne and personally participated in Emperor Hongzhi's ancestral ceremony.

The courtesy of ancestors is an ancient custom of the Han people. After the father passed away, as a son, he had to personally hold the coffin and send it to the mausoleum area for funeral.

So, the problem arises. The emperor is not an ordinary person. Ordinary people often only need one or two miles to bury the coffin, and the burial place is here.

The imperial tomb of the Ming Dynasty is a hundred and fifty miles away from the Forbidden City. The location of the Ming tomb was in Changping County in later generations.

It is more than 150 miles, and along the way, countless etiquettes need to be respected and meticulous. Not only do you have to bathe and change clothes, but you cannot stop along the way. One hundred miles need to hold a coffin, chase, sit in a sedan chair, or take a car. Even people today, walking a hundred miles is enough to make people exhausted, let alone a dignified emperor who lives a pampered life?

Therefore, the emperors of the Ming Dynasty would not attend the ceremony of ancestors in person. It was too hard. He was the new emperor, and he was the noble of the nine fives. His glory and wealth were right in front of him. He was surrounded by beauties and had great power. He gave a decree to let the Duke of England or Duke Cheng of the Kingdom to support the ceremony of ancestors himself. In this way, he could also say that the country should not have a king for a day, and all people in the world depend on me.

Zhu Houzhao was a special person who actually went to hold the coffin himself. Such an emperor who was positioned as a fool by some historians in later generations set out from the Forbidden City, supported the coffin of Emperor Daxing, and traveled through mountains and rivers. It took him several days to walk to Changping!

I think I still have to cry along the way. I don’t know how many times I feel heartbroken and don’t get in. With this alone, Fang Jifan is actually sure that although Zhu Houzhao usually walks around the road when he sees Emperor Hongzhi, he still complains a lot, but his inner feelings for Emperor Hongzhi are definitely not comparable to ordinary people.

You can say bluntly that this person is a scumbag. Many times, what he does is not a human resource, but whoever says he is unfilial will be the first to smash Liu Jin's head.

Fang Jifan looked at Zhu Houzhao with a smile and said, "Your Highness is filial to Your Majesty, as Your Majesty also protects Your Majesty, so what is your concern? If Your Majesty is afraid of Your Majesty's punishment, you can just admit your mistakes. What's the big deal? Your Majesty is just adhering to the strictness of your father as he should be. Don't be afraid. As before, just kneel down and admit your mistakes sincerely. Don't worry, Your Majesty will forgive Your Majesty."
Chapter completed!