Chapter 374 Wang Yangming Resigns
Wang Yangming realized the four-step cultivation method of Haoran Zhengqi, integrated the Tao seeds into heaven and earth, preached it to all living beings, and benefited the entire sixteenth dynasty of the Ming Dynasty.
In a short period of time, many Confucian masters abandoned their martial arts roots and turned to practice Haoran Zhengqi.
Wen Tianxiang wrote "Song of Righteousness" and stepped into the realm of holding the sun and the moon in mind.
Yang Shen recited "Linjiang Immortal" loudly, making people feel as if they were dreaming back to the magnificent Three Kingdoms era, and his state of mind was not inferior to that of Wen Tianxiang.
Li Dongyang, Liu Bowen, Lu Chang, Song Lian, Liu Sanwu, San Yang, Xie Jin.
Many Confucian masters have either taken a step forward to embrace the sun and the moon, or have become virtuous and upright, or the worst of them have condensed a long river of majesty.
This caused a wave of Confucianism and Taoism craze in the Sixteenth Dynasty of the Ming Dynasty. Those who failed to understand the great righteousness were embarrassed to call themselves scholars.
Only those who understand Haoran's righteousness are the true scholars. This seems to have become a trend.
Those who do not understand Haoran's righteousness have unhealthy thoughts and weak willpower, and will be looked at in a strange way by people wherever they go.
If you become an official but fail to understand Haoran's righteousness, you may be a corrupt official.
Scholars who are not officials may not realize the great righteousness, and may become corrupt officials in the future.
The impact of Haoran's righteousness was definitely huge, and the waves came one after another. Fortunately, the impact was positive and did not cause much trouble.
Everything is low-grade, but reading is good, and it has gradually evolved into a situation where reading is not valuable, and Haoran is the first class.
During the reform period, Yang Tinghe was in charge of the southwest, and there was never any trouble. His achievements were obvious to all, and he was more than enough to become the chief minister of the cabinet.
Once the war begins, the capital will inevitably be empty and will need a strong and trustworthy person to guard it, and this person is none other than Wang Yangming.
Moreover, Yang Tinghe had a special advantage over Yang Yiqing, that is, Yang Tinghe was a pure civil servant, while Yang Yiqing was closer to the military.
"I am a commoner, and I am able to win the respect and full support of His Majesty to do something for the people of the world. I am deeply grateful for Your Majesty's kindness."
"Sir, he is becoming more and more like a saint."
His Taiwu Dynasty could not be as prosperous as it is today without the help of Wang Yangming.
Wang Yangming smiled and said that he has clearly understood his own path, which is to educate, and to educate all living beings with what he has learned in his heart is the path he wants to take.
"As times change, the atmosphere among scholars has deteriorated, and I intend to bring order to the chaos."
Zhu Houzhao asked whether Wang Yangming's resignation as chief minister of the cabinet did not mean that he had completely withdrawn from the court. He intended to arrange a suitable position for Wang Yangming.
Although he had known for a long time that Wang Yangming would choose to resign after realizing his true destiny, when it came time to face it, he was still very reluctant to give up.
Yang Yiqing is proficient in military affairs, good at planning, and has a good relationship with the military. Once the war starts, with him coordinating and supervising the war, there is no need to worry about problems.
Wang Yangming shook his head slightly. Although he has the qualities of a saint, he still has a long way to go before becoming a saint.
"The war is coming, and I will feel at ease with you, sir."
"Sir has gone his own way, and I am happy for him."
At most, it's just that scholars who haven't understood Haoran's righteousness can't stand other people's strange eyes and quarrel with others on the street.
It is not a good thing for the chief assistant in charge of the six cabinet departments to have a good relationship with the military department. The most taboo thing for the emperor is for civil servants and military generals to get together and create a conspiracy.
"I don't dare to compare myself with saints, I just do what I should do."
Wang Yangming did not refuse Zhu Houzhao's arrangement. The Sun and Moon Academy was indeed suitable for him to preach and teach, but there was one thing that puzzled him:
"His Majesty, the new chief minister of the cabinet, has never considered Yang Ting and Mr. Yang."
Zhu Houzhao chose Yang Yiqing to take over as the chief minister of the cabinet after careful consideration and not on a whim.
Zhu Houzhao's eyes were filled with admiration.
The title changed from "Qing" to "Sir", and Zhu Houzhao didn't hold back too much.
"Compared with directing state affairs, I prefer to be a teacher."
"In this case, I will not hold you back. I just hope that the friendship between you and me as king and minister will last forever."
In the side hall of the Leopard Room, Zhu Houzhao and Wang Yangming were sitting opposite each other. Zhu Houzhao looked serious and said solemnly.
The strange eyes of the people in the world made officials and scholars who had never understood Haoran's righteousness extremely uncomfortable, but there was nothing they could do about it.
"Compared to a graceful chief minister who is good at dancing and has long sleeves, in times of war, the imperial court needs a strong-armed chief minister who can control both civil and military affairs."
"Wang Qing, have you thought about everything?"
Everyone has his own path to take, and Wang Yangming has already entered the Tao. While he is happy about it, he has no choice but to fulfill it.
"The chief minister of the cabinet has a heavy workload, and taking charge of the Sun and Moon Academy will only distract his energy. Since you plan to preach and teach, you might as well take over the Sun and Moon Academy."
He was the person Zhu Houzhao trusted the most.
Wang Yangming thought about it and immediately understood Zhu Houzhao's intention.
During the war, everything is stable.
Yang Tinghe was very capable, but he was too greedy for power. If he was made the chief assistant, he would definitely lose control of his hands and feet and try to get involved in the military. When that happened, there would be a gap between the civil and military affairs, which Zhu Houzhao did not want to see.
"Firstly, hundreds of schools of thought are contending in the Sun and Moon Academy. If you want to preach and teach, the channels will be broader. Secondly, I hope that you can stay in the capital and take charge."
Teaching and educating people, preaching and imparting knowledge, establishing a mind for heaven and earth, establishing a destiny for the people, inheriting the unique knowledge for the past saints, and creating peace for all generations are the most sacred things in the world.
It not only satisfies Wang Yangming's desire to educate, but also allows Wang Yangming to continue to shine for him.
"After your husband steps down as the chief minister of the cabinet, I intend to let Yang Yiqing take over. He is also in charge of the Sun and Moon Academy."
"Now that our dynasty's fortunes are booming, I can no longer play a big role. It's time to leave."
"A true scholar is sincere and upright, upholds integrity and avoids evil, and does whatever it takes for fame and fortune. This is not what a scholar does."
"Your Majesty is far-sighted, but I am short-sighted."
"What are your plans for the future, sir?"
"Yang Tinghe is indeed a very suitable candidate, but one moment and another moment."
Reading is nothing. Only when you read with great righteousness, sincerity, and uprightness and avoid evil can you be considered a true scholar and worthy of respect.
"I plan to build an academy to give lectures and cultivate more real scholars."
Standing in different positions, there are different considerations. In his opinion, Yang Tinghe is more suitable to be the chief minister of the cabinet than Yang Yiqing.
As the time for the invasion of the cosmic starry sky civilization approaches day by day, Zhu Houzhao has already begun to prepare for war, preparing to lead the expedition himself.
There is a strong sense of sanctity in Wang Yangming's words.
If Yang Tinghe had been replaced, it would be difficult to say.
With Yang Tinghe as the leader and assistant, although it can balance the civil and military affairs, it can easily cause conflicts among the civil and military ministers. During the war, internal fighting is equivalent to slow death.
With Yang Yiqing as the chief assistant, even if he gets closer to the military, it won't be a big deal. Can Yang Yiqing still rebel?
Zhu Houzhao understands many things better than anyone else. He never cares about whether the people he employs are good or bad, he only cares about their effect on the situation. He will use whoever has a greater impact on the situation.
"I intend to let Yan Song join the cabinet. What do you think, sir?"
Zhu Houzhao raised another question, asking Wang Yangming what he thought of Yan Song.
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