The next day, the "Dawn" will be as usual.

Zhu Youlang did not mention the Tian Yingyuan case, but just listened to everyone's reports on their errands as usual.

"Your Majesty, I think it is an urgent task to educate talents. But the current situation has made me anxious. The official schools of all counties have basically been abandoned, and private schools only exist sporadically. Therefore, I would like to revitalize the official schools and encourage gentry to run private schools in large quantities. As long as the situation is stable for three or five years, the court can open a vocational school to win the ranks." Wu Bing took the lead in speaking.

"Wu Aiqing said very much, the court lacks talents. Now it is only a place in three provinces, and there is no source of talent besides being demoted. After the territory is expanded in the future, a large number of officials are needed. Now that we don't put in the effort to educate talents, we may be short of difficulties in the future." Zhu Youlang very much agreed with Wu Bing's suggestion.

"Wu Aiqing, do you have any suggestions?" Zhu Youlang asked.

It is not difficult to ask a question, but the difficult thing is how to solve the problem. If a minister cannot propose a solution that suits reality, he is not a qualified minister.

"When I go back to the emperor, I have thought about two things. One is that I have gone to school, whether I have been to the official school or private school, if I have a certain foundation, I can go to the official school to study. Before entering school, if I have obtained the qualification of a child, the county will give me a portion of money and grain. Those who have not obtained the qualification of a child can still study, but they have no money and grain. Second, children of appropriate age who have not entered school will be exempted from bans when entering the private school New Century Novel Network, and the court can compensate for certain money and grain for private school." Wu Bingdao.

"This seems to be a bit of compulsory education. Wu Bing is talented." Zhu Youlang said in his heart after listening to Wu Bing's suggestions.

"Well, these two items of Wu Aiqing are in line with the current situation of our dynasty. I hope that all the children of appropriate age will go to school and the court can provide them with money. Good qualifications can further study and seek official positions. If the qualifications are poor, even if they cannot enter the official position, it is better to recognize a few words than to be blind. However, the conditions are not yet mature. Wu Aiqing, you can draw a detailed account based on your two suggestions, and you can also add what I just said." Zhu Youlang said.

"Abide by the order." Wu Bing retreated.

Although Zhu Youlang had few words, only a few words were spoken, the grand scholars were filled with storms in their hearts, "The people can be used to do so, but not to know them." This is a treasure book for ruling all people. How can the emperor do the opposite? Do you want to enlighten the people's wisdom?

"Your Majesty, I think that the two items written by Lord Wu already have the intention of encouraging Xiang Xue. Although what the emperor said was a desire to seek governance, I dare not agree." Lu Daqi bowed his hand and said.

"Lu Aiqing, do you want to say that the people can be used to do not know it, right?"

"Yes, that's true."

"Are you guys, probably that's the same thing?"

When Zhu Youlang asked, the other major scholars also nodded. A joke, this is the words of the saint. Will there be any mistakes? Who dares to question it?

"My dear friends, you should not study hard. You have all mistakenly understood the words of the saints. The correct sentence should be read like this, 'The people can do it, and you cannot do it, so that you know it'." Zhu Youlang said.

Everyone was shocked. Why is there such a way to read sentences? Isn’t it “the people can use it, but not to know it”? This way to read sentences and understanding have been passed down for two thousand years, so how can there be any mistakes?

"The sages have always paid attention to benevolence and loving things. The whole "Analects of Confucius" has no thoughts on the people's ignorance or ignorance of the people. On the contrary, it advocates morality to transform politics, follow the people's heaven, and enlighten the wisdom of the people. This sentence is connected with the previous sentence: it is popular with poetry, based on reason, and accomplished by joy. The people can do it, and make it known by it; it is not possible to make it known. Confucius' whole sentence is that poetry, etiquette and music are the basis for educating the people, and it must be well grasped. If the people master poetry, rituals and music, it is good to let them play it freely. If the people still cannot play with these things, we must educate them and let them know and understand the existence of these things." Zhu Youlang further explained.

In fact, Confucius's words caused great controversy in later generations. Although the reading of sentences such as "The people can be used to do it, but not know it" is still the mainstream idea, Zhu Youlang firmly believed that "the people can be used to do it; if they cannot, know it" can fully reflect Confucius' thoughts of loving the people, and are by no means fooling the people.

Of course, when he said these words, he could not convince the grand scholars who were well-read in sages.

Therefore, he continued, "You can check the words of the saints. Did they mean to fool the people? I think that since the Han Dynasty respected Confucianism, all dynasties have misinterpreted Confucius' intentions and adopted the policy of fooling the people. The result is that the people are foolish, causing the people to be blindly followed, and they have repeatedly banned the traitors and rebelled, causing the dynasty to change and go back and forth. Confucius advocated moral transformation, and the fundamental reason for virtue transformation is to open up the wisdom of the people, let the people understand the truth, know the right and wrong, and understand the etiquette, so why worry about not being able to cure the world?"

"My dear friends think about it again, why are there many military treasons treasons treasons treasons treasons treasons? In the face of righteousness, why are there many literati who are willing to die, but few literati? The essence is not because of the depth of virtue?"

After Zhu Youlang said something, everyone fell into deep thought.

Yes, Confucius advocated loving the people rather than abuse the people. Mencius, the sub-sage saint, even said the words "The people are the most important, the country is the next, and the king is the least", and none of them thought that the people were foolish, or that the rulers were foolish.

When I think about the difference between civil and military affairs, and the ruthless people, which one is well-read for poetry and books? In the past dynasties, the peasants rebelled, and all the people who responded were shouting, "If the people were aware of things, could this happen?" Even under the threat of hunger, famine, and death, such things will inevitably happen, but the people who are aware of things will definitely not blindly follow them.

The more I think about it, the more I feel, the more I feel enlightened!

"The emperor is a scholarly person, I admire you!" Lu Daqi first came to understand and bowed and said.

"The emperor can't wait," Wu Bing said hurriedly.

"Not only are I stupid, but I can't see that all Confucian scholars in history are not as good as I can." Chen Zizhuang said quickly for fear of being told by others.

"Yes, the emperor's high theory has set a precedent for Confucianism. I will feel ashamed of Master Zhu's nine foes." This is Chen Bangyan's words.

"Hahaha..., you have lifted me too high, I can't afford it." Zhu Youlang laughed proudly.

Everyone is willing to listen to good things, and Zhu Youlang himself is no exception.

"The emperor's argument will surely create the concept of 'people-oriented' governance. If it is implemented as the fundamental way, it will be a blessing for the country and a blessing for all people." Qu Shizi said.

People-oriented? That's right, that's what it means.

Zhu Youlang couldn't help but nodded in praise. This was the old man's advice and he suddenly came to the root of the country.
Chapter completed!