NABC Chapter 117
Chapter 117
Chapter 117
At this time, Zhu Gaoxu was so surprised that his jaw almost dropped.
Even if he is as strong as Zhu Gaoxu, he thinks that if he hasn't slept for 23 hours, he may have to stop cooking at this time.
But the old man in front of him, over seventy years old, hadn't slept for 23 hours.
No wonder he looked haggard and looked like a living dead man.
But now, the old man is still staggering.
As he walked, he slowly raised his head, looked at the Forbidden City, and said with emotion, "This is where the old man entered the palace decades ago. Hey... At that time..."
He smiled, as if recalling many long-ago memories, but then fell into endless distress.
Zhu Gaoxu looked at the old man's expression and said, "What's on the old man's mind?"
The old man said with a lonely face: "You don't understand the old man's business."
Zhu Gaoxu: "..."
The old man said at this time: "How is your majesty?"
"Father, the dragon body is still safe."
The old man nodded and said softly: "Indeed, he was the strongest back then."
When the two arrived at Chongwen Hall, many people in Chongwen Hall were already looking forward to it.
Zhu Di waited anxiously, but at this time, as the emperor, it was not easy to ask more questions. Seeing that a lot of time had passed, he could only wait.
Zhu Gaochi leaned over and sat on one side, looking in the direction of the palace gate, not daring to vent his breath.
Zhu Zhanji also has a small chair, sitting under Zhu Gaochi.
The rest of the officials waited with bated breath.
Of course, everyone did not expect that Zhang Anshi would come. It is unavoidable that the crown prince brought Zhang Anshi to such a sutra banquet, which made people feel unhappy.
Especially Xie Jin, his eyes always swept over Zhang Anshi lightly.
He couldn't help but think in his heart, His Royal Highness...does he treat his wife and brother...as a court minister?
This piece of An Shi is opportunistic, relying on stereotyped shortcuts, boasting that he is rich in education, does His Royal Highness believe it?
Xie Jin boasted that he was the prince's best friend, but now, he obviously felt left out.
However, he still looked calm and composed, but his eyes subconsciously looked at Hu Yan.
In fact, Hu Yan's demeanor was very bad, as if he was very tired.
Xie Jin couldn't help feeling contemptuous in his heart. Zhang Anshi, a mere foreign relative, can do anything. Could it be that Hu Yan is behind Zhang Anshi?Many things are planned by Hu Yan behind the scenes?
If so, it would be terrible, Hu Yan's plan is not small!
And once a person like Hu Yan has a plan, what this person wants may be what Xie Jin has now.
On the other hand, Zhu Di was indeed a little strange about Zhang Anshi's arrival.
He also felt a little displeased, but his dislike was a little different from the others here!
Hmph, this guy doesn't race against time to earn money, why come here to join in the fun!
No matter what everyone here is thinking, at this moment, the eunuch's voice finally came in: "His Royal Highness is here."
As soon as this remark came out, Zhu Di couldn't wait to stand up and walked down the hall quickly.
Immediately, Zhu Gaoxu accompanied the old man walking in slowly.
When Zhu Di saw the old man, his face immediately flushed red, his eyes opened subconsciously, and he laughed loudly: "Hahahaha... Sir, don't come here without any problems."
The old man smiled and saluted, "I've seen..."
Zhu Di was well prepared, took a step forward, and grabbed the old man by his arm: "Sir, no, no."
All the ministers in the hall looked at the old man, and many people paid attention to him.
One must know that the old man in front of him is not an ordinary person, even the officials are full of admiration for him.
This person is none other than Li Xiyan, the great Confucian who taught the princes to read together with Song Lian.
Li Xiyan may not be well-known in future generations, this is because...he had been living in seclusion before teaching the prince.
Until Zhu Yuanzhang heard about his literary name, he personally invited him out of the mountain and asked him to come to the Pope's sons to study.
After Li Xiyan taught the princes to read, Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to give him an official position and let him be a court minister, but he refused and went to live in seclusion.
In the past few decades, I only read books and didn't ask about world affairs.
Such a person who was already famous in Hongwu's early years and became famous all over the world can be said to be the predecessor of all the ministers in the court at this time.
What's more, his status as the emperor teacher is naturally enough to be respected.
Of course, the most talked about is his temperament.
Not only is he indifferent to fame and fortune, but he also teaches the prince to be true.
Song Lian, who taught the princes at the same time as him, always cared for the princes.
But Li Xiyan was different, he would beat anyone who was disobedient.
This Li Xiyan taught the princes the principles and deeds of Yao, Shun and Yu Shang Tang, practicing great benevolence and righteousness, these princes would inevitably disobey the teaching and be naughty sometimes.
Li Xiyan is strict in teaching, even though he is a prince, if there are those who refuse to accept education or do not study hard, he still beats them on the forehead with the pen.
If you beat too much, marks will be left on your forehead.Once, Zhu Yuanzhang was furious as he stroked his son's wounds.
Empress Ma knew the reason, so she asked loudly, "How can you use the standards of Yao and Shun to teach your son, but make you lose your temper?"
Zhu Yuanzhang, who was still angry a moment ago, immediately stopped speaking and calmed down after hearing this.Since then, I have even more respect for Li Xiyan.
The other princes also liked Song Lian but not Li Xiyan because they were often beaten.
But Zhu Di is the only one who likes Li Xiyan the most!Because for Zhu Di, such a teacher who is willing to beat him is a truly selfless person.
This is true for Li Xiyan, too. After Zhu Di and others became a vassal, he resigned from his official position and went to study in seclusion.
Readers and scholars are still different.
If it was those hypocritical scholars, Zhu Di would hate him so much.
But towards Li Xiyan, he has no dislike, only indescribable admiration and respect.
At this moment, Zhu Di rolled up his long sleeves in front of Li Xiyan, exposing a part of his arm, and said in his mouth, "Sir, look, the scars from Mr.'s beating me are still there."
After hearing this, Li Xiyan smiled: "Hahahaha... I have already forgotten it, I don't think His Majesty still remembers it clearly."
Zhu Di said very sincerely: "If my husband hadn't beaten me back then, I wouldn't be where I am today."
Li Xiyan said: "I have taught more than a dozen princes, but the most promising one is His Majesty. It can be seen that it is not good for my ministers to teach."
Zhu Di supported Li Xiyan and said, "Sir, you are too modest."
Zhang Anshi stood there, staring straight, his eyeballs were about to fall off.
It was the first time he saw Zhu Di actually started to be polite, and he looked gentle and courteous.
All the other officials bowed slightly to Li Xiyan.
Zhu Gaochi tugged at Zhu Zhanji who was on the side, and said in a low voice: "You should have such a master."
Zhu Zhanji frowned and shivered immediately.
Zhu Di refused to sit in the hall, but only asked the eunuch to move two chairs, let Li Xiyan sit in the hall, and himself sat on the side, and first chatted with Li Xiyan: "How are you doing, sir?"
"Reading every day, time flies by like a fleeting horse, and 30 years is just a dream, and I can't tell the difference between good and bad." Li Xiyan replied casually.
After Zhu Di heard this, he nodded with emotion and said, "Yes, things are different and people are different. But... the husband seems to be in poor health. You must take care of yourself, sir."
There was a trace of pain in Li Xiyan's eyes, and he said with a wry smile: "Originally, I expected that I would have three to five years to live, but a big change has happened recently, and now... I am ashamed to say... I may not survive this year's winter."
After Zhu Di heard this, his face turned pale with shock. He looked carefully at Li Xiyan's face, and there was indeed a feeling that the lamp was about to run out.
Zhu Di then said with concern: "This... this... I ordered the imperial physician, no, I ordered Zhang..."
Li Xiyan shook her head with a smile, and said: "Your Majesty, you don't have to worry about these things. What I got is a heart disease... It cannot be cured by the art of gold and stone."
"This time the king of Han came to invite me. I didn't want to deal with outside affairs. I just thought that I was about to die. I couldn't help thinking that I hadn't seen Your Majesty for decades, so I came to see you. Today I can see that Your Majesty has such a dragon-horse spirit. Enough."
Zhu Di was speechless for a moment, and a trace of sadness overflowed unconsciously in his heart.
Only Zhu Gaoxu, king of the Han Dynasty, was already full of joy in his heart, and it was time to grow his face...
He hurriedly said to Zhu Di: "Father, such a great sage as Mr. Li, my son and minister worked hard to find him..."
Zhu Di was not in the mood to listen to Zhu Gaoxu's words, but nodded subconsciously, and said casually: "I'm sorry, I don't want you to know people."
Zhu Gaoxu was ecstatic in his heart, and hurriedly said: "I have listened to my father's teachings since I was a child, how could it be that today I don't know how to improve."
He felt relieved, feeling as if his feet were stepping on cotton.
Today can be regarded as a great achievement, and his father will definitely look at him with admiration in the future.
Zhu Di didn't care about the King of Han's thoughts, but looked at Li Xiyan worriedly, and said, "Sir... what is the heart disease you're talking about, can you tell me? What's more, a great talent like Mr. knows both astronomy and geography. , what else can make Mr. like this?"
This statement came out.
Hu Yan, among the officials, has started to shrink silently behind the body of his colleagues.
He doesn't know what's wrong with the world.
It seems that I will offend others no matter what I do, even if I don't do anything, I will always invite disasters without reason.
I can't understand it!
"Hey..." At this time, it seemed that Li Xiyan's concern was suddenly mentioned, and he let out a long sigh.
In fact, it's better that Zhu Di didn't mention it.
After Li Xiyan's various ideological struggles, she has actually temporarily let go of the things that made her crazy.
But now that Zhu Di wanted to mention it, Li Xiyan began to notice that her heart beat faster and her blood began to surge.
His face turned red, and his voice raised unconsciously: "What a great talent, an old man, how can he have any talent, cough cough...cough cough..."
Zhu Di was shocked: "Sir, what do you mean?"
At this moment, Li Xiyan's eyes were moist, he shook his head, and suddenly started beating his heart.
Seeing this, Zhu Di and Baiguan were even more surprised.
What's going on here?
It was fine just now!
Why in the blink of an eye...
"Sir, sir..."
Li Xiyan wanted to open her mouth to speak, but she couldn't, as if her emotions began to collapse again, and she continued to beat her heart.
Zhu Di was shocked: "The imperial doctor, the imperial doctor..."
Hundred officials whispered even more.
"What's the matter, sir? Could something happen at home?"
"This high-ranking scholar, what is it that can force him to such a point?"
"He didn't spend 500 taels...to buy that book, did he?"
"What, you spent 500 taels?"
"How much did you spend?"
"Three thousand..."
"Haha... I only spent 580 taels..."
So, another one crashed.
Faced with this situation, Hu Yan in the crowd looked miserable.
He was flushing again, his heart was beating fast, and his breathing was short of breath.
Hu Yan faintly felt...is there a possibility, that is...that was the last time...
I knew this earlier... I regret it...
Hu Yan lowered his head silently, like a thief.
He didn't expect that he would be like a mouse crossing the street when he was a great Confucian, and the Imperial Academy sacrificed wine.
Zhang Anshi was delighted to watch it. He thought the lecture would be boring, but he didn't expect... to have fun watching it.
Zhang Anshi glanced at him.
Sure enough, seeing Zhu Zhanji sitting there, he also watched with great interest, without blinking his eyes.
"Zhang Anshi...Zhang Anshi..."
Zhang Anshi suddenly came to his senses, he was about to step forward.
But at this time, Li Xiyan coughed suddenly, and then quietly said: "There is no need to call the imperial doctor, no need... Cough cough... Cough cough... Hey... Chen... Chen... I have hit a ghost."
Hu Yan: "..."
Hearing that there was a ghost, everyone cheered up.
It can be seen that in this world, there are still a lot of gossipers, ranging from public officials to traffickers and pawns.
Zhu Di's face changed drastically, and he said sullenly, "What, did you see a ghost?"
Li Xiyan shed hot tears, and breathed desperately like a bellows a few times, and finally managed to calm down her broken emotions, and then continued: "Dare to ask Your Majesty, one plus one, how much is it?"
Without even thinking about it, Zhu Di said, "One plus one is naturally two."
Li Xiyan said painfully: "What if it is three?"
Zhu Di didn't understand, so he said directly: "I still don't understand."
"As far as arithmetic is concerned, I have learned a lot of arithmetic. The foundation of this arithmetic is that one plus one is two. If one plus one is three, what does it mean?"
Speaking of this, Li Xiyan showed a painful expression, and said: "This means that what I have learned in my life may be wrong. I have read thousands of volumes, and these ten thousand volumes are all useless."
Yes, this is the reason for Li Xiyan's pain.
When the foundation of learning is shaken, all superstructures built on this foundation will naturally become rootless trees, and everything may be pushed back.
This even more means that the learned Li Xiyan... has lived in seclusion at home all her life, studied hard, and all the knowledge she has learned has been overturned.
For Li Xiyan, this is a terrible thing.
If he had noticed this 40 years ago, he might have been like Yang Shiqi. Although he would have been thinking about it and found it incredible, at least he would have cheered up and worked tirelessly to prove it.
If he had noticed this 20 years ago, he might have been like Hu Yan. Although he was in pain, he would toss and turn, and he would feel like a lump in his throat, but after all... he could finally calm down and explore slowly.
But now...he is very old, dying, it's too late!
A few days ago, when he looked back on his life, he might have been rather complacent. He had been an emperor's teacher, he had done a lot of knowledge, he dare not say that his talent was the best in the past and the present, but he had achieved quite a lot. This life was worth it.
But now he is only desperate.
The scary thing is... the two words Hu Yan said, if a mediocre person listens, they may not have any reaction.
Only a person like Li Xiyan who is truly knowledgeable and talented, and who has devoted his whole life to learning, can immediately detect a terrible question when he hears it.
And these questions, he could no longer find the answers in this life, what could be more painful than this in the world?
Zhu Di probably also understood Li Xiyan's meaning: "Then what does Mr. mean..."
Li Xiyan said painfully: "This old man is not worthy of being a teacher, nor is he worthy of being a teacher. In the whole world, there is only Hu Yanye who is truly talented."
This statement came out.
There was an uproar in the hall.
Hu Yan: "..."
Xie Jin immediately looked at Hu Yan with a strange look.
What kind of tricks is this Hu Yan...using?
All the other officials had strange expressions.
They really thought Hu Yan was a very talented person.
But... If you say that there is only one truly talented person in the world, Hu Yan, this makes many people unconvinced.
Then, everyone whispered again.
Hu Yan's face became even uglier. He felt like an egg with its shell peeled off, and he was about to suffocate.
In the past few days, he has been in a very bad health. It can be said that he forgot to eat and sleep. In fact, his physical condition is not much better than that of Li Xiyan.
Now Li Xiyan's words are like a slap in the face, directly blinding his eyes, what kind of evil is this!
However, after all, there are some things that you want to hide from, but you can't hide from them.
Listen...he seemed to be going to the execution ground, he stood up slowly.
Zhu Di looked sideways at Hu Yan.
And Li Xiyan started beating her chest and falling.
Hu Yan said cautiously: "Mr. Li...student...student..."
As soon as Li Xiyan saw Hu Yan, it was really an unknown fire that was about to burst out.
To be honest, without Hu Yan, he felt that he would be able to die, and be a happy fool, why not?
In the end, he lived the rest of his life well... This guy actually came here...
Seeing that Li Xiyan's breathing became more and more rapid.
With a bitter face, Hu Yan hurriedly said: "Grand Li...Grand Li...this...it's not my fault. I also heard it from hearsay, and I really couldn't calm down in my heart. I thought of Mr. Li's talent, so I took the liberty to ask for advice...Grand Li, Mr. Li male……"
After finishing speaking, Hu Yan rushed forward and hugged Li Xiyan.
Zhu Di was furious: "Hu Yan, what have you done?"
"Chen...Chen..." Hu Yan felt that it was difficult for him to explain to Zhu Di.
In fact, Hu Yan himself felt that he was about to collapse. There was no way to survive this day. If his family was not poor, Hu Yan would rather learn from Li Xiyan, and a dog would be your official.
Li Xiyan slowly regained her composure, waved her hands and said, "No, it's not your fault, I have to blame you, I only blame myself, I figured it out, I'm just a little ignorant, I'm not capable..."
All the officials stared at all this in amazement. If a great Confucian like Li Xiyan said that he was ignorant of his knowledge, who in this world would dare to say that he was talented?
But at this time, Li Xiyan suddenly cheered up: "No, no, Your Majesty, I must live a good life. There is one thing I have not done in this life. If I die like this, I will not be willing, I will not be willing... alive..."
This is a turn of events...Zhu Di was stunned.
He couldn't understand what was happening in front of him.
But... roughly, he seemed to understand something.
There was a very learned man, whose knowledge was far above his mentor, and his mentor, who had studied hard all his life, suffered a huge blow because of this.
The ministers also heard the taste, and were even more shocked.
In this world, who dares to say that he can be stronger than Li Xiyan?
This is a real great Confucianism, not comparable to ordinary stereotyped people.
When the family was famous all over the world, most of the officials in the court were still wearing crotch pants.
At this time, it was Xie Jin, who also became interested in his heart, thinking to himself: "Is there really such a person in the world?"
Li Xiyan forced a smile at this time, and said: "Your Majesty, I am ashamed, I should have come here to teach scriptures, who would have expected..."
Zhu Di's eyes were slightly red, and he pulled this strict teacher who often beat him back then, and said with admiration: "I can see you, and it will be enough to comfort my life, sir, you must not say that."
Li Xiyan said: "May I ask... Hu Yan a few words?"
Zhu Di said: "Sir, please go ahead."
Li Xiyan looked at Hu Yan, Hu Yan had already attracted everyone's attention, and he could only smile wryly.
"Let me ask you." Li Xiyan said: "Let me ask you, where did you hear these words?"
Hu Yan said honestly: "It was a Hanlin. He asked me for advice. At that time, I listened and didn't pay attention to it. But when I returned to the Imperial College, I suddenly felt that it was not easy, so...so I thought hard, the more I thought hard, the more I thought about it. feel……"
He looked up at Li Xiyan with a wry smile.
In fact, he knew that Li Xiyan must understand his feelings.
In the past few days, both of them lived in endless pain.
"A mere Hanlin has such talents!" Li Xiyan was shocked, and said: "I actually thought that it must be some unborn Confucian, this person must have amazing talents, I am afraid that his age is comparable to this old man."
Hu Yan laughed harder, and said: "In my opinion, this Hanlin may just be what I heard, because he also looked puzzled, so he came to ask me for advice, it's just... just this... It stumped me, so I just... this..."
When Li Xiyan heard this, another unnamed karma burst out of her heart.
At this time, the emotion was high, and he suddenly became angry: "Your mother, he harmed you, so you came to harm me. I am a dying person. Do you want to teach me not to die?"
Zhu Di: "..."
Baiguan: "..."
The embarrassment in the palace was indescribable.
Zhu Zhanji's eyes lit up, his legs were hanging, and his small body was boiling with blood.
Zhang Anshi sighed in his heart, it turns out that the most powerful Confucianism is also like this.
It seems right, I, Zhang Anshi, a great Confucian, is worthy of the name.
But... what are they talking about?
Hu Yan was embarrassed.
Li Xiyan said at this time: "The old man has a bad temper just now, don't take offense."
"Yes Yes."
Li Xiyan asked again: "Then where is Hanlin? Can you... please come and see me?"
Hu Yan heaved a sigh of relief in his heart, this is great. Youdao means that the injustice has its head and the debtor has its owner, and finally the injustice can be cleared up.
So Hu Yan said without hesitation: "It's Yang Shiqi, the attendant of the Imperial Academy..."
The whole hall was in an uproar again.
Even Zhang Anshi was moved.
No way, no way...
He faintly felt that something was wrong.
You look at me, ministers, and I look at you.
They all seemed to be looking for Yang Shiqi, who hadn't received much attention before.
Zhu Di immediately shouted: "Yang Shiqi come forward."
At this time, someone came forward and said: "Your Majesty, Yang Shiqi has already asked for leave the day before yesterday."
"Ask for leave?" Zhu Di frowned with surprise on his face, "What are you asking for leave?"
The man said: "Sick leave, it is said that he is seriously ill, so the Imperial Academy approved his leave."
Zhu Di felt more and more unbelievable.
Li Xiyan suddenly showed a disappointed look.
But at this time, Han Wang Zhu Gaoxu came to the spirit.
He had already shown his face once today, and now of course he would not let go of this second chance.
"Father, I think the master you mentioned must have a talent beyond the heavens. This is the fortune of the court and the community. Only when a holy master like Father is in power, can all the sages in the world be talented. keep popping up."
Zhu Gaoxu paused for a moment, then continued: "Why don't I let my ministers go and visit Yang Shiqi, and then visit this great sage."
After Zhu Di heard this, his heart was moved.
Who is Li Xiyan, this is already the person he admires the most, if that person can directly make Mr. like this with just a few words, then this person's knowledge is terrifying.
What Zhu Di doesn't like is corrupt Confucianism.
But this does not mean that he does not respect those real great Confucians.
But at this time, someone said: "Your Majesty, the minister is also willing to go."
Zhu Di looked, but it was Xie Jin.
Of course, Xie Jin would not miss this moment.
The achievements of searching for great talents cannot be snatched by the king of Han. The crown prince is too embarrassed to speak up, so he will do it. In this way, the crown prince must be grateful to him.
Zhu Di looked at Zhu Gaoxu, and then at the excited Xie Jin.
"Your Majesty, I would also like to go with you."
At this moment, another voice came out!
It was Hu Yan!
Hu Yan said: "These days, I don't think about tea, I don't want to eat, and I'm going to be driven crazy. I... I look forward to seeing him early, hoping to get that person to give me some advice."
"The minister is also willing to go."
"The minister is willing to go."
One after another voices came out, and among the hundred officials, there were many people who were very interested in it.
This is a good thing that kills two birds with one stone. It not only has the reputation of visiting talents for the court, but also can drop by to see what this person is like and what talents he has.
The hall suddenly became active, and almost everyone was eager to try it, and everyone looked at Zhu Di expectantly.
Li Xiyan also said at this time: "I...I also want to go."
After Zhu Di heard this, he said with concern: "Mr. is not in good health..."
Li Xiyan shook her head slightly and said: "I would rather die on the road of pursuing true knowledge than wasting my time here."
Zhu Di sighed, his tiger eyes snapped open, and he said, "I'm going, I want to see this person in person..."
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