This day's sutra feast is actually just a review of last year's lessons.

Mainly "Book of Rites" and "Collections of Mr. Xu Jiang" by Li Gou.

Fan Chunren, Lu Dafang and other Jingyan officials first tested Zhao Xu's knowledge of "Book of Rites".

Now the "Book of Rites" has talked about the article "Prince Wen Wang".

As Fan Chunren, Lu Dafang and others asked questions, they then listened to Zhao Xu's answers.

Both the fellow readers and brothers Zhong Jianzhong were all surprised.

Because this is really incredible.

The eleven-year-old Guan Jia was actually already learning the Book of Rites.

Moreover, the learning progress is so fast and so deep.

So, everyone became serious.

Especially the Zhong Jianzhong brothers - they still have the desire to obtain Jinshi status!

Having Jinshi status can save you countless troubles and criticisms.

After Deng Runfu took charge, he began to ask about the "Collected Works of Mr. Xu Jiang" that he taught last year.

Everyone was already stunned.

Because this already involves something beyond the meaning of scripture.

It is a re-elaboration by a great Confucian of his generation in addition to the Five Classics of Saints.

There are some things that even they find difficult to listen to.

But the officials were already able to answer questions fluently with Deng Runfu, a scholar of the Hanlin Academy who also served as a scholar.

As a result, everyone's expressions became solemn.

They know that they are not here to accompany children to study.

Maybe, they might not be able to keep up with the emperor's progress!

Just thinking of this, both Zhang Chi and Lu Haowen became serious.

Several others felt even more stressed.

They knew that when they came to study with the Emperor, they must be able to help the Emperor in some way or leave an impression in the Emperor's mind.

Otherwise, when the emperor grows up and becomes an adult, the relationship between them and the emperor will only be that of companion reading.

There is no way it can be reused!

Their families have already taught them this.

Also taught were the secrets of the palaces of the past dynasties.

Taboos that can kill people!

A recent taboo is Zhang Maoze.

The elder of the Four Dynasties, the big Diao Dang who had risen to the top, disappeared without a trace. His old friends and confidants were all sent to remote military states one by one. In the entire empire, Zhang Maoze system

of people were uprooted almost overnight!

Who among those who know this would not feel a chill down their spine?

Therefore, these young people quickly corrected their attitude.

Each one of them completely changed their attitude in this short period of time.

The sutra feast came to an end quietly.

"Your Majesty, your Majesty is a blessing to the country!"

Deng Runfu, Fan Chunren and Lu Dafang led all the banquet officials to pay their respects and congratulate.

Zhao Xu followed the tradition and comforted the banquet officials one by one, and announced that a banquet would be given at the Jiying Palace.

The emperor gave a banquet, and to be honest, the dishes were just beautiful, rich, and not unpalatable.

In addition, they have to maintain a royal appearance, so most people only try it briefly.

After the banquet was over, Zhao Xu put down his chopsticks, wiped the corners of his mouth under Feng Jing's service, and then said to everyone: "Dear ladies, there is Shengping Tower behind Jiying Palace..."

"Please, please accompany me upstairs to take a look at the inner scenery!"

"No!" All the ministers worshiped together.

This is the tradition of the Song Dynasty.

Every time after the emperor gave a banquet in Jiying Hall, he would lead his ministers to the Shengping Tower behind Jiying Hall to climb up and look far into the distance.

Sometimes, the emperor would order his ministers to compose poems and sing in harmony.

If you write well, you may be promoted on the spot.

So, Zhao Xu led the ministers, served by Feng Jing, and walked to the back of Jiying Hall.

From the Donghe Cloister at the back of the hall, we arrived at the Shengping Downstairs, which stands behind Jiying Hall and corresponds to Longtuge, Tianzhang Pavilion and Baowen Pavilion.

There were already ministers waiting in front of the building and unlocked the Shengping Building.

Zhao Xu led the people up the escalator and soon reached the top of the Shengping Tower, the highest building in the Imperial Palace.

Standing on the top floor of the attic, you can see almost the entire building.

Xuandemen, Donghuamen, Xihuamen, Gongchenmen.

The four gates of the imperial city are also visible to the naked eye.

In the back garden, you can also see the flowers blooming at a glance.

The most important thing is that all the scenery and the layout of the palaces that can be seen with the naked eye are well-proportioned, elegant but simple, beautiful but not gaudy, beautiful but not vulgar.

This is the beauty of the Song Dynasty.

It is also the aesthetics of Zhao officials in the past dynasties!

When it comes to art and aesthetics, the Zhao officials were able to hold their heads high, look down upon the world, punch Han Wen, and kick Li Shimin in front of all dynasties.

Naihe...naihe, martial virtue is not good!

This is a problem brought in the mother's womb. If she wants to correct it, even Zhao Xu needs to do it step by step and slowly.

Therefore, Zhao Xu said: "The beautiful mountains and rivers and the majestic palaces are truly the most beautiful scenery in the world!"

The ministers were about to compliment him.

Zhao Xu sighed and said: "Mencius said: Live in peace and happiness, die in sorrow; live in sorrow, die in peace and happiness!"

"I have seen peace and happiness today, but I have to think about the worries in the future... So I toss and turn, sleep at night, hoping for long-term peace and stability..."

So, he looked at the banquet officials in front of him and the seven accompanying readers, and asked: "Do you have anyone who can teach me?"

The ministers looked at each other and began to answer.

Naturally, in their eagerness, even if they have the wisdom of Zhuge Liang, they can only stick to political correctness.

For example, Fan Chunren said that we must cultivate virtue because "virtue is the key to success, not danger."

Lu Dafang said that if you want to love the people, you can only win the hearts of the people by doing light corvee and paying little tax.

Deng Runfu said that one should manage finances because only when the state has sufficient funds can it be prepared for disasters.

Everyone else also made their own comments, talking about commonplace things.

What about being frugal, being generous, not competing with the people for profit...

Zhao Xu waited for them to finish speaking and then said: "What you said is correct!"

"It's just that I am young now and don't know much about the world..."

"Former Lu Ai Gong said: I was born in a deep palace and grew up with a woman's hand. I don't know sorrow, I don't know worry, I don't know labor, I don't know fear, I don't know danger!"

"Why am I not like this?"

"Fortunately, I have been protected and supported by the loving saints of the two palaces. It is my will to open the city and be close to the people!"

"In this way, maybe we can understand the suffering of the people and benefit from the efforts of the common people!"

All the ministers paid their respects one after another: "Your majesty is a benevolent and saintly person who emits virtues and pities the common people. The two palaces are kind and saintly. He protects and supports the holy bow. He will surely be a good story! I will only congratulate you from the world!"

Zhao Xu smiled and looked at these ministers who jumped into his trap.

He said softly: "It's just that I only have the strength of one person...and I am young and may not know enough. Although I am assisted by the wise ministers of Kaifeng Mansion, I may not be able to catch up..."

"So, I was thinking..."

"In the future, after I have taught you about the way of saints in the Sutra Banquet class... is it possible to put some of the files and affairs that I brought back from Kaifeng Mansion to the Sutra Banquet class..."

"Discuss together with ministers such as public ministers... ministers and wise men... to review the pros and cons?"

"In this way, you can not only apply what you have learned, but also brainstorm ideas..."

Everyone raised their heads and looked at Zhao Xu.
Chapter completed!