The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

Lu Deming has spent his whole life studying classics. Even at this age, he is still devoted to studying classics, history, and literature. The vast sea of ​​books is considered to have been traversed by him.

At least he has studied a lot of the existing books in his life, and he has reached the point where he can comprehend something of his own.

Now the old man has come to his senses and is more open-minded. Looking back at the books he has studied in his life, he has a different understanding than before.

Lu Deming looked at the four children in front of him.

"Your Highnesses, life is vast and vast. Some people are good at reading and studying, and with the blessing of hobbies and talents, they will have extraordinary achievements in this field. However, some people are good at governing the world and are proficient in this aspect. After accumulation, they will become good officials, hold high positions and have power, and benefit the people, just like this Zhuangzi.

The King of Jingyang is good at studying and innovating. The two brothers Yan Shaojiang are good at construction and painting art, and they are also good at painting. Jiang Que Shaojiang is good at water control and has led troops.

As the housekeepers of the palace, Zhou is good at foreign affairs, and he is comprehensive and watertight. This is due to past experience. Butler Zhao has followed King Jingyang all the way and is good at dealing with people and things around King Jingyang, and the relationship with the whole Zhuangzi. Familiar and friendly.

Knowing people and using them well is the most important thing.

For example, Ma Shisan, the shopkeeper of the workshop on the farm, is good at running business and is also a talent, but if he is asked to do what Yan Shaojiang is doing now, he can't do it. Similarly, if Yan Shaojiang is asked to manage the business, Yan Shaojiang is not as good as Ma Shisan. "

"Putting the right people in the right positions is a science, and it needs to be adjusted in time." Lu Deming said slowly: "For example, Kuang Heng and Shi Xian, if Emperor Yuan of Han could clearly see what they did in the court and make corresponding responses, perhaps the ending would be very different?"

Li Chengqian is the prince of the Tang Dynasty and will succeed to the throne as the emperor of the Tang Dynasty in the future. Lu Deming also took out his own unique skills to teach the prince.

Li Ke and Li Tai next to him are kings. In the future, they will go to the fiefdom and govern the fiefdom. They should also learn these.

A wise king can also benefit the people in the fiefdom.

"Being good at studying does not necessarily mean being a good official, like me." Lu Deming said with a smile: "Even if I become an official, my mind is still on studying."

"And some people study hard just to become an official. After becoming an official, they forget all the sages they have learned, and their minds are full of thoughts about how to study and manage to move up a level."

"If it can benefit the people, it's fine, but if people climb up just to make themselves hold more power and seek more benefits for themselves, then such officials are a disaster to the court and the world."

"Mr. Lu is right. Look at me. I don't want to be an official because I know I'm not that kind of material, so I won't participate in government affairs, so as not to talk nonsense and bring disaster to the country and the people." Li Fu smiled and said: "Sometimes, it's rare to have self-knowledge, so your uncle Wang has good qualities and excellent morals, and the whole person is shining with people. The glory of nature, great and upright. "

"What do people seek in this life? It's different for each person. Your father wants peace in the world, the people to live and work in peace, the population of the Tang Dynasty to prosper, and the four directions to drive out the barbarians, to create a peaceful and prosperous era. Some officials in the court follow your father and have the same ambition as your father, so they spare no effort to govern the country and handle the government affairs. Some people do it for the prosperity of the family and to add more power to the family, while others seek to develop, which is different.

There are so many officials in the court, some of them became officials by relying on the shadow of their families.

Some of them are capable, dare to fight, and climb up step by step.

No matter how they become court officials, their purpose is nothing more than this. "

"Like your teacher Lu, a pure scholar, who becomes an official, it is difficult to escape some selfishness, old man Lu, don't you think so?" Li Fu looked at Lu Deming with a smile.

"That's natural." Lu Deming admitted frankly: "Everyone has selfishness, even saints, otherwise why would they accept so many disciples? The greatest selfishness of saints is to spread their thoughts and knowledge to all directions and educate more disciples. Therefore, Confucius once said that there is no distinction between the classes in education."

"The inheritance of books and knowledge cannot be accomplished by just a mouth and a firm will. When I am an official, I can see more precious books in the Imperial College, including rare and unique books. I can contact more students in the Imperial College and teach them knowledge. When I am an official, I can even let my own children have a relaxed reading environment.In this case, why should we be aloof and noble, and follow our own temper, and not become an official? "Lu Deming said with a smile: "To borrow what Huairen once said, people can be without arrogance, but they must be proud. It is not good to be arrogant because there are always people better than people in this world, and there are always things we can't think of and have never seen. "

"Only when the previous generation has a high path, the next generation can see as far as possible from the moment they are born."

"There are some good things about Kuang Heng's deeds, that is, his tenacity in reading, and his idea of ​​serving the country and the people when he entered the court in the early days. As for later, he was blinded by power, which requires us to be vigilant and reflect. Those who stick to their hearts and can stick to their original intentions and not forget their duties are the most admirable. "

Under the shade of the tree, Lu Deming was talking, and the children were listening attentively. Occasionally, Li Fu would make jokes to make the atmosphere more relaxed and let Old Lu's thoughts diverge.

As they chatted, it was already evening. Only then did they realize that time had passed so quickly, and an entire afternoon had passed.

Yan Lide came back early today, holding a pile of drawings. After he came back, he didn't even have time to eat and went to Li Fu to discuss.

Li Fu was eating dinner with the children at this moment.

Yan Lide was stopped by Old Zhao.

"Young Master Yan, the young master is having dinner with several young princes. As for adults, it doesn't matter if dinner is eaten earlier or later, but the children can't stand being hungry. Now the children are growing up, and they eat more and get hungry faster. "Old Zhao smiled and said, "Master Yan, you just came back from the construction site. Why don't you have a cup of tea and a meal to fill your stomach and take a deep breath? After the meal, if there is anything you want to discuss with your husband, there is plenty of time, even if it is a candlelight chat. Why rush and rush at this moment?"