Chapter 1105
Chapter 1105
This was the second time the emperor had sent Zhu Jianji to study under Pan Yun.
The first time, Zhu Jianji was still a baby, just learning to speak;
Now, after three years of early childhood education, he is a primary school student with a sense of self-awareness.
Pan Yun doesn't like taking care of children, but she doesn't mind taking care of students.
Zhu Jianji, in particular, seemed quite well-behaved, learning whatever she was asked to learn, and she spoke very politely.
Even Xuanmiao, who came to lie on the wooden bed, said, "I'd be willing to take on a student like this."
After saying that, he glanced at Pan Yun and said, "I hope all students in this world are like him."
Pan Yun almost jumped up: "What do you mean by looking at me like that? I'm a model student!"
The profound truth is: "A person's greatest virtue is self-awareness."
Tao Jisheng was afraid that the two would start arguing, so he quickly stood between them to interrupt: "Junior Sister, although we are overseas, we have heard that you are increasingly involved in politics, and His Majesty listens to your every word. They say that you are now the Demon King's Preceptor."
"Nonsense! They clearly call me the Holy National Teacher, and people both at home and abroad say that I am a celestial being descended to earth to save the people."
"You certainly know how to pat yourself on the back," Xuanmiao said. "Do I have to teach you the importance of being prepared for danger in times of peace?"
Tao Ji quickly said, "Junior Sister, don't be fooled by the praise you receive outside. There are quite a few people who criticize you behind your back, and they are all influential scholars."
“In the world, for every gain, there is a loss. Some who lose accept it with equanimity, while others resent me,” Pan Yun said. “As long as those who gain far outweigh those who lose, I have a clear conscience. There are countless people in the world who resent and curse me; how can I care about them all?”
Pan Yun showed no resentment at being criticized, but instead waved her hand nonchalantly and said, "When my senior brothers and sisters are walking on the road one day and see two or three people praising me while they are criticizing me, then tell me, and I will know that I should hide away from the world."
Xuanmiao: "Didn't you say the majority wins? Why isn't it 50-60%, but 20-30%?"
Pan Yun said cheerfully, "We must allow those who remain silent to exist. If two or three out of ten people in the public already oppose me, then there must be quite a few who oppose me in their hearts."
This world is not the 21st century internet age. In the Ming Dynasty, where people face to face, anyone who dares to verbally attack her, the national advisor, regardless of their purpose, has the courage.
While self-reflection can reveal problems, it always has limitations. Pan Yun is not afraid of criticism and discussion from outsiders.
Approval couldn't help but show in Xuanmiao's eyes.
Tao Ji was about to speak when Xuanmiao glared at him, so he silently swallowed his words and muttered to himself, "Fine, whatever makes you happy..."
But I can't help feeling worried.
Once it gets to that point, how can one hide from the world?
The imperial court is not like the martial arts world.
In the martial arts world, if you are abandoned by everyone, you can hide away in a deep mountain forest and live in seclusion, as long as you are not found by anyone.
Given Pan Yun's cultivation level, there aren't many people in this world who can find her.
And the imperial court...
He had never heard of a powerful eunuch who escaped unscathed.
If she were to practice other cultivation methods, that would be fine; at worst, she could simply relinquish her position as Imperial Preceptor and disappear into the forest.
She also cultivates good deeds; if she doesn't give the world an explanation, even lightning could strike her dead.
Even if you can dodge the heavenly lightning, can you escape the will of Heaven?
Thinking about the continued bad luck of Sanqing Mountain, Tao Ji's eyes were full of worry.
Pan Yun's gaze shifted, and she exchanged a glance with Xuan Miao. Both of them had made up their minds, but there were some things they could do, but absolutely could not say aloud.
Pan Yun always believed that a ruler does not necessarily need to be the best in both civil and military affairs, but he must be able to recognize and use people well and have the capacity to tolerate others. This is the talent of a ruler.
Secondly, there is the virtue of the ruler. Mencius put it very clearly: If the ruler regards his ministers as his hands and feet, then the ministers will regard the ruler as their heart and soul; if the ruler regards his ministers as dogs and horses, then the ministers will regard the ruler as a fellow citizen; if the ruler regards his ministers as dirt and weeds, then the ministers will regard the ruler as an enemy. These ministers do not only refer to the officials in the court, but also to the people of the world.
Pan Yun hoped that those sitting on the throne would understand a principle: water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it.
It's the Ming Dynasty now. Your ancestors built the empire from scratch. Don't you understand that if you push the common people too far, even a beggar can overturn your entire empire?
The third is methodology: do not detach yourself from the masses; go among the masses to know what your people want, and only then can you be a good ruler.
To this end, Pan Yun and the other seven teachers reached a consensus.
Although everyone believed that the qualities of a good ruler differed, they sought common ground while respecting differences, and ultimately everyone agreed on the first two points emphasized by Pan Yun.
Regarding the third point, two of the seven scoffed at it, three strongly opposed it, and only two remained silent and spoke up for Pan Yun when she was attacked.
These two people are Yu Qian and Hu Ying.
Therefore, in the spirit of reciprocity, although Pan Yun did not quite agree with Yu Qian's point that the Ming emperor was an emperor who was on horseback and that the emperor not only had to practice martial arts but also had to be good at something else, she still nodded in affirmation.
It can be said that they took the collusion of interests to the extreme.
Pan Yun could even wake herself up by scolding herself at night.
Pan Xiaohei said she was just being stubborn, that she clearly agreed with Yu Qian's idea but just wouldn't admit it.
"If Zhu Jianji were a genius like Li Shimin, would you still think Yu Qian's idea was unrealistic?"
Pan Yun fell silent after being asked by Pan Xiaohei.
Pan Xiaohei: "So it's not a problem of the proposal, it's a problem of the seeds."
"Shut up, stop trying to discourage my student!"
In just one month, Pan Yun has already learned to protect her students.
Although other colleagues disagreed with the third point, Pan Yun still had a way to achieve it through the first two points.
Especially since she was a Taoist priest.
Therefore, she would occasionally take the crown prince out to practice observing people's temperament and discerning character.
To learn the art of judging people, you need to know enough people.
Pan Yun believed that to understand human nature, one should start from the easy and gradually move to the difficult, and not just look at the high-ranking officials in the court who were covered by many layers of skin, but should start from the common people.
Therefore, she took the prince to the common people, thus achieving both the first teaching objective and the second and third objectives.
Gradually, Pan Yun took over half of the Crown Prince's practical courses, leaving other ministers to take on other classes. Fortunately, they all shared the same goal.
All eight teachers were ambitious, aiming to cultivate a wise and benevolent ruler for all time.
Zhu Qiyu suddenly realized that his pressure had lessened considerably. He belatedly exclaimed, "So establishing a crown prince can relieve me of nearly half of my pressure!"
Seeing that the emperor was still somewhat naive, the experienced courtiers didn't dare tell him that firstly, the empress had also decided on Zhu Jianji; and secondly, he had arranged too many teachers for the crown prince.
The "Wenwu Dao" encompasses three parties: hereditary nobles and gentry from humble backgrounds, as well as military generals who rose from the bottom to power.
If it weren't for the fear of exhausting the young crown prince, Zhu Qiyu would have almost invited an old prince from the imperial clan to tell the young crown prince about the hardships his ancestors endured in establishing the dynasty.
Luckily, Yu Qian stopped him.
The reform of the royal family is in full swing. Now that the old princes have been invited to teach the young crown prince, will the young crown prince continue the reform or abolish it?
It would be better to use that time to learn science and technology from the Ministry of Industry.
Indeed, Hu Cheng from the Ministry of Works was also among the eight great teachers, specifically instructing the young prince on the sturdiness of objects. (End of Chapter)