in2ebook Chapter 203 New Confucianism
Chapter 203 New Confucianism
After the evening walk and stretching, the newly hired court physician began to give Zhu Gaochi the last acupuncture treatment in nearly half a month.
When staying in an inn or traveling by carriage, the environment is inevitably not as good as that of a royal palace.
Acupuncture and moxibustion regulate the body from the inside out, and the most taboo is to let cold air enter the body.
Rather than having errors occur during the process due to bad conditions, it is better not to do it at all.
On the way, just continue to take medicine, keep exercising, and occasionally take a medicinal bath in the inn.
Compared with the court physician from a medical family in Huguang who was chopped off on the spot by Zhu Di two months ago, this court physician was more humble and spoke less.
If the disease can be cured, treat it. If you can't diagnose the cause, just take your pulse and tell the truth.
Zhu Di did not hide the cause of death of the previous palace physician and made it public in the palace.
In fact, it is a crime that can be punished by cutting off one's hands and then leaving the house. Why should one be beheaded?
The main reason was his subjective conjecture about Zhu Gaochi's "lack of self-discipline" for many years.
Compared with Xiao Zhang's training and health regimen, he could see the results with his naked eyes in two months, and not only Xiao Zhang but also the imperial physician personally asserted that "if you exercise a lot without restraint for more than half an hour, your legs will be disabled within a month." "Although not eating is also a way to lose weight, your congenital body is weak and dry, and your diet is erratic, which will cause stomach diseases."...
How could he not be angry and frightened?
You have to know that at that time, under the "advice" of the palace doctor, he had forced Zhu Gaochi to do high-intensity exercise for half a month. If he hadn't cried and shouted about leg pain, which made him very disappointed, he would not have stopped forcing him...
The bloody truth was laid out before Zhu Di's eyes, and his anger and Xu's tears had to be vented.
(Tip: In history, Zhu Gaochi had a leg disease, but it was not considered a disability)
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After Zhu Gaochi found that he obviously felt "healthy" and "strong", he regarded Zhang Zhiwei's theory of health preservation as an imperial decree. Not only did he write it down in a small notebook, he also reviewed it every few days and sometimes conducted research with references to classics in his spare time, which really made Zhang Zhiwei laugh and cry.
When I left Nanjing, I didn't say much goodbye to my mother's family.
Zhang Xu did not get first place in the imperial examination, but only got an ordinary ranking. However, with the assistance of Zhu Gaochi, he and Zhang Chang were qualified to be sent out.
Zhang Chang was demoted to Rizhao County, Juzhou, Qingzhou Prefecture, Shandong Province as a seventh-rank magistrate. He was left alone with only a team of officers and soldiers supported by the Prince of Yan's Palace, a merchant caravan from the Tong family, and some silver.
Zhang Xu followed the team from the Prince of Yan's Palace back to Peking and went to the magistrate of Leting, Luanzhou, Yongping Prefecture.
The two brothers have the same official position, but their functions and tasks are different.
Zhang Xu was within the sphere of influence of Prince Yan, and Yongping Prefecture was one of the important core transportation points for the future development of Peking. The prefect above could give Zhang Xu a position at any time if he had enough qualifications.
Simply put, Zhang Xu in Peking was equivalent to the local executive officer of the Prince of Yan's Palace.
Zhang Chang was different. Rizhao County was close to Nanzhili and on the coast. Once the Jingnan Campaign began, its strategic significance would be extremely important. If managed properly, it would become a new supply point and one of the important strongholds that was sandwiched between the two sides.
Zhang Xu was just following orders, while Zhang Chang was opening up new waterways.
Zhu Gaochi discussed this matter with Zhang Zhiwei, and after careful consideration with the map, he finalized it with Zhu Di.
The Prince of Yan's Mansion is short of capable people, and no talent can be let go or wasted.
As for the third son left in the family, Zhang Zhiwei felt that some things could not be forced, and keeping this son with his parents as a backup was also a peace of mind for the Zhang family.
The carriage set out at an auspicious time before daybreak.
Zhu Gaochi and Zhang Zhiwei sat in the same carriage. They spread out a scroll in the spacious carriage and began to discuss state affairs.
Zhu Gaochi had been thinking about how to ban Confucianism for a long time. During this period, he read all the Four Books and Five Classics in accordance with the principle of reviewing the past to learn new things.
"I think we can keep all the Five Classics and only keep the Analects of Confucius. What do you think?"
Zhu Gaochi was the first to express his views.
The name of the Five Classics was first used during the reign of Emperor Wu of Han. Compared with the Four Books, which were highly targeted at Confucianism and began in the Song Dynasty, they cover a wider range.
Moreover, Zhu Gaochi's decision to establish the "Six Classics" was also based on historical references.
The 'Seven Classics' were established in the Eastern Han Dynasty by adding 'The Analects of Confucius' and 'The Book of Filial Piety' to the 'Five Classics' after the 'Book of Music' was lost.
However, in Zhu Gaochi's view today, the "Book of Filial Piety" that was highly praised in the Eastern Han Dynasty is a more terrifying and deformed classic than the over-interpreted Confucianism.
It is not conducive to politics, and even more so to the rectification of the civil officials in the current court.
Because... nowadays there are too many civil servants who take advantage of their seniority. If the status of "The Book of Filial Piety" is elevated, he dare not imagine how dismayed he will be in the future.
"Of course, it would be unwise to exclude the Book of Filial Piety. The Analects alone is enough to talk about how to be a ruler and a father.
Rather than saying we want to 'abolish Confucianism', we should establish a 'new Confucianism' that keeps pace with the times. This way, it won't be too shocking, but it can still achieve our desired goal."
Zhang Zhiwei naturally knew Zhu Gaochi’s considerations, and her intelligence system was not to be underestimated.
“New Confucianism… is a good name, but what about its reputation?
Hmm... I want a catchy one, preferably one that has something to do with my father and grandfather. It should also reflect the traditional literature of the Han nationality that is unique to the Ming Dynasty..."
While Zhu Gaochi was talking to himself, he unconsciously raised his hand to write down key words related to Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di.
"I started from scratch and overthrew the Yuan Dynasty. How about that?"
Zhang Zhiwei looked at the paper covered with small characters and suddenly made a suggestion.
"How?" Zhu Gaochi asked hurriedly.
"From the people, to the people.
We need to establish a new school of thought that combines Confucianism and Legalism, which ordinary people can learn, practice, and admire.”
Zhu Gaochi: !!!
He felt it, inspiration was coming!
Zhu Gaochi hurriedly asked,
"But the Legalists, imitating the Qin Dynasty, wouldn't that be too harsh?"
"Being strict with excessive profits, as long as the profits are sufficient to bring prosperity to the people, is not strict, but benevolence."
A very clear truth.
Zhu Gaochi continued to ask,
"Not only have the Huns invaded repeatedly, but my father is also going to war with that tyrant emperor. Respecting the Legalists is feasible.
But what about later? "
“In the future, we will establish a Great Ming Code that can be followed even in times of peace and prosperity.
If civilians do not violate laws and regulations throughout their lives, they are "good citizens" and "well-mannered and kind citizens". Each household will be rewarded with rice and grain, and then it will be escalated to the village, county, and state..."
Hearing this, Zhu Gaochi clapped his hands suddenly and shouted,
"I see!!
In fact, there is not much need to make adjustments!
It is the basic principle that the people do not commit crimes. It is just a change in the method of "collective punishment" and "collective responsibility", from increasing punishment to canceling central subsidies!
The people care about survival. If we can get their support to promote new learning, we can use our huge numbers to fight against the few remnants of the scholar-official class in Jiangnan...
Great! This is a great move!
And there is also a catchy slogan like 'From the People'.
Let the people have more recognition of our Zhu family, and no longer think that we are too murderous! ! "
Zhu Gaochi held his breath, fearing that if he exhaled, the inspiration that he had created in one go would dissipate. He picked up the pen and wrote in cursive script, frantically recording the "New Confucianism and Legalism" that the two of them had just discussed.
"What day is it today? What time is it now?
Write it down, write it down!"
After finishing writing, Zhu Gaochi was so excited that he held Zhang Zhiwei and trembled with excitement, "Zhiwei!! These will be precious materials that will be recorded by historians in the future!! We will definitely leave a great mark in the "History of Ming Dynasty"!"