My Daming New Empire

After Hu Weiyong, the Ming Dynasty abolished the post of prime minister, and he was jokingly called prime minister, which shows his great influence.

As a devout Buddhist, he is well aware of the harm that Buddhist secular forces do to the people, so he never interferes with the imperial court's suppression of Buddhist evil forces.

At the same time, he is equally obsessed with the profound Buddhism. In his opinion, Buddhism and Buddhism should not be confused.

However, it is definitely not a good thing for Taisun to be close to Taoist priests and alienate monks.

So when Zhu Zhanji got closer and closer to the two Taoist priests, he also proposed to be the grandson's teacher.

Of course Zhu Di would not refuse his kindness, so before Zhu Zhanji knew about it, there was another teacher.

Today, he has two cabinets, Xie Jin and Hu Guang, who study literature, and two Taoist priests, Xuanzhen and Yiqingzi, who study martial arts. Now he has added a teacher in black.

However, Yao Guangxiao didn't know that although Zhu Zhanji was young, he had a mature soul.

His study of Confucianism is not his belief in Confucianism, and his study of martial arts is not his belief. As for Buddhism, he does not even believe in it.

In fact, after the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty and the early Ming Dynasty, the three religions of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism had already begun the process of unification in China.

The three religions all have me in you, and you in me. Except for the basic teachings, most of the worldly learning are similar.

After the introduction of Buddhism in the Eastern Han Dynasty, Buddhism was first attached to the Taoism of Huang Lao, and it was attached to Metaphysics in the Wei and Jin Dynasties.Buddhism gradually became independent during the Southern and Northern Dynasties, and developed to a high degree in the Sui and Tang Dynasties and formed various sects.

Now that the Mongolian Yuan has lost its tripod, Buddhism has lost its greatest foundation. In recent decades, it has accelerated its integration with Confucianism and Taoism.

The three parties competed with each other, but relied on each other, and jointly competed with the imperial power for the right of belief beyond the secular power.

Zhu Zhanji is still quite curious about Yao Guangxiao, and it doesn't matter if there is such a teacher. Anyone who wants to rely on his own ability to influence his mentality is too naive.

In modern society, Zhou You has reached the pinnacle of his life and formed his own stable outlook on the world and life, including values.

Religion is just a tool for him, and it is completely impossible to rely on those illusory teachings to conquer him.

He was curious about Yao Guangxiao only because of his resourceful reputation.If you want to talk about Buddhism with him, you should go as far as you can!

Xuanzhen and Yiqingzi are like enemies to Yao Guangxiao.The shadows of people's famous trees, they are just folk strange people, and they are still a little far behind Yao Guangxiao, who is at the level of a country's national teacher.

The first time we met was in the side hall of Wenyuan Pavilion where Zhu Zhanji learned martial arts. Yao Guangxiao, who looked like a sick tiger, appeared and did not disappoint Zhu Zhanji.

Although he doesn't understand martial arts, he puts tremendous pressure on Xuanzhen and Yiqingzi.

After greeting each other, Zhu Zhanji said straight to the point: "The young master is knowledgeable about heaven and man, resourceful, has a wide range of friends, and is indifferent to fame and fortune. The emperor's grandfather and father often mentioned you to me. Now I have the opportunity to learn from the young master. fortunate."

Yao Guangxiao is almost 70 years old. In this era, it is a long life.Sitting at Zhu Zhanji's side, he was as motionless as a clock, and Jishou said: "Some false names are not worth mentioning. When I saw His Royal Highness Taisun today, I knew that the rumors from the outside world were true, and it was actually the appearance of the Ming Lord."

"The imperial grandfather is in his prime of life, and His Royal Highness is in his youth. I am only a young boy, so please don't talk about the rumors of the outside world, my master."

Zhu Zhanji knew that he was only seven years old, so he couldn't talk too deeply with him, otherwise it would expose the fact that his age did not match his experience.But if I don't say something directly, there will be more flies in my ears in the future, so I have to say it.

Before Yao Guangxiao could reply, he said again: "I read with Xie Shidu, they study literature but not Confucianism, and Taoist priest Yiqingzi and Xuanzhen Taoist priest learn martial arts but not Taoism. I don't know why the young master taught me?"

Yao Guangxiao took a deep look at Zhu Zhanji, who was only seven years old, and was greatly shocked.He has almost the same appearance as the emperor, although he can't be called handsome, but he looks like a dragon and a tiger, with an imposing manner.

At only seven years old, he is already able to talk freely with adults, looking unmoved.

He couldn't understand how a child who grew up in the deep palace could have such an aura.It's no wonder that the emperor loves him to the bottom of his heart, and made Zhu Gaochi the crown prince without hesitation. It's all thanks to the great grandson!

Learning literature but not Confucianism, learning martial arts but not Taoism, both civil and military, what else can he teach his grandson?

Moreover, Taisun's words also directly pointed out that literature and Confucianism, martial arts and Taoism should not be confused.

Yiqingzi and Xuanzhen looked at Yao Guangxiao dumbfounded, and couldn't help revealing the mentality of watching the excitement.Although the two of them have been teaching Taisun for a year and a half, and Taisun is very close to them, they are only limited to exchanges in martial arts and never listen to their lectures.

It may not be easy for the old monk to enlighten his grandson with Buddhism.

Yao Guangxiao put away his contemptuous mentality, and asked tentatively again: "Wu and Dao cannot be confused, I can understand, but I don't know the difference between Wen and Confucianism, what does Taisun think?"

"I heard Xie Shidu from them saying that before Cangjie created characters, Chinese civilization formed a unique Central Plains culture because of the group living of ethnic groups. So in my opinion, Wen is much earlier than Confucianism. Moreover, the history of Taoism and China The origin of civilization is much earlier than Confucianism. Didn’t Confucius also learn from Lao Tzu?”

"In Taisun's view, what is culture? What is literature? What is Confucianism? What is Tao?"

"Xie Shidu once said something, and I occasionally think about it. In my opinion, culture includes two aspects. On the one hand, it is a general term for the life forms of human beings in the region: clothes, crowns, culture, objects, food, Living, walking, etc. On the other hand, it is a general term for the scope of human spiritual activities, including beliefs, thoughts and other human thinking beyond the realm of animals."

Yao Guangxiao opened his eyes wide, looked at Zhu Zhanji with wide eyes, and asked again: "Then what is literature? What is Confucianism? What is Tao?"

"Wen is a wide range of knowledge, and it can be used and rooted in the inner cultivation. This includes many ways. Whether it is Confucianism, Taoism, or Buddhism, it is just one of the methods, but now these three schools are the only ones. , Suppression of other schools of thought, resulting in people's learning process, often only through these few channels."

Yao Guangxiao asked, as if mourning his concubine, "How do you treat the grandson?"

Of course, Zhu Zhanji would not reveal his true thoughts at this time, and said with a smile: "I was born in the royal family, and I have power in the world. I need to understand any method and any way. However, I will not let myself be limited to which one. method."

Yao Guangxiao got up and said with a long bow: "The grandson is a great talent, Daoyan has nothing to teach, and he is willing to use the end of a bluefly to follow a thousand miles."

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Chapter 11 Going to the West

Standing in the hall, Zhu Di looked at Yao Guangxiao who seemed to have regained his youthful vitality, and couldn't help showing a gratified smile.

Zhu Di already understood clearly what happened half an hour ago.Seeing Yao Guangxiao's appearance, he couldn't help laughing and said, "Young master now believes that there are people who are born with knowledge!"

Yao Guangxiao sighed: "The talent of the great-grandson is really something we can guess. Those who are born with knowledge are the best. Confucius is sincere and will not deceive me."

Zhu Di laughed and said, "Since last year, when my grandson entered school, he showed unparalleled talent. At first I thought someone was teaching him behind his back, but there are some things that others can teach, and some things that others cannot."

He beckoned, and Wang Yan immediately brought over a stack of white paper full of words, and put it on the low table.

Zhu Di spread out and said: "My grandson is learning calligraphy for the first time. Although his strokes are a bit rusty, he has a sense of structure that is difficult for ordinary people. He is only less than two years old now, and his handwriting has become like everyone. May I ask, who can teach? Although Xie Jin is old He is talented, but he repeatedly instilled Confucianism to his grandson, but was refuted by his grandson with a heart for the world. Confucianism was not enough to refute it. Who can teach? The concubine's previous suspicions have been cleared, and now she is pregnant, who can teach? The empress's palace is lonely, he is young, and the colorful clothes entertain his relatives, coaxing the empress to be reluctant to part, who can teach?"

Yao Guangxiao Jishou sighed: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, there is someone to inherit the country."

Zhu Di laughed loudly and said: "It's my blessing, and it's also Daming's blessing. Since the young master is willing to go for thousands of miles, I certainly won't stop it. But after all, the grandson is young, and he is still unfamiliar with the world, so I ask the young master to give me some advice." .”

"It is an honor of the minister."

Zhu Di turned his head and asked, "What has the grandson been up to lately?"

Of course Wang Yan knew that he was asking about activities other than normal study, so he leaned over and said, "Back to the emperor, the grandson is the same as before, but let Yu Xian and the others keep an eye on Ma He's whereabouts, presumably because they are curious about Ma He's voyage to the West." .”

Zhu Di laughed and said, "I have given the surnames Ma and Zheng, and they are regarded as descendants of the Chinese descendants. The name Ma He will not be called in the future. Order Zheng He to meet the grandson tomorrow afternoon."

In the afternoon of the second day, Zhu Zhanji went back to the harem to have lunch with Empress Xu, and slept next to her for about half an hour before getting up to Wenyuan Pavilion.

He is still young, and although he does exercises every day to strengthen his body, sleep is essential.

He is no longer a child, and he will not have the playfulness of a child. He eats when he needs to eat, and sleeps when he needs to sleep. Only in this way can he have a strong body.

As soon as he entered the side hall of Wenyuan Pavilion, he saw Zheng He, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, and a group of his subordinates waiting under the corridor. When they saw Zhu Zhanji, everyone stood up and saluted.