Ming Dynasty: I risked my life to teach the prince, the emperor begged me not to die

Chapter 86: All coaxing the children

Qianqing Palace, inside the warm room.

After the new Earl of Ning and the Duke of Ying jointly submitted a petition on "punctuation marks", Emperor Hongzhi also felt that it was necessary to promote it in teaching in the two capitals and thirteen provinces.

He smiled knowingly and said to the two old ministers: "I am very pleased that you are worried about the country."

Xinning Earl Tan You did not dare to take credit for it, and honestly told Emperor Hongzhi: "Your Majesty, this was not researched by us, but by the Crown Prince."

Prince?

Emperor Hongzhi was stunned at first, then smiled slightly and said, "People outside have often said that my son is naughty, but it seems that is not the case now."

Zhang Mao sneered, "It's those people who don't understand shit! The prince is very smart."

This one sentence made the smile on Emperor Hongzhi's face harder than anything else. Which father doesn't want his son to be praised?
But he still said modestly: "He is a bit of a crooked talent. I still hope that he can govern the country in an upright and righteous way in the future. It is better to focus more on the right path than anything else."

Xinning Earl Tan You said: "To contribute to the country, this is the right way!"

Emperor Hongzhi smiled even more and said, "It's my fault, haha."

"Then you should take the lead and promote this matter to the enlightenment education of the two capitals and thirteen provinces."

"The ministers obey the order."

Emperor Hongzhi waved his hand, signaling the two old ministers to leave. After thinking for a while, he went to call Yang Tinghe.

Yang Tinghe was still neat and tidy, like a Confucian gentleman. There was not a single wrinkle on his official robe, his hair was combed meticulously, and his beard was trimmed neatly.

"Wei minister pays homage to the emperor."

Emperor Hongzhi asked Yang Tinghe with a smile whether he was the one who suggested punctuation marks to the prince, and Yang Tinghe looked confused.

This made Emperor Hongzhi a little dazed, and he immediately asked Jin Gui to come again. Jin Gui also said that he was not the one who taught the prince.

Emperor Hongzhi couldn't help but pat his thigh and said to himself: "Why can't I believe that this is my son's own wisdom?"

That must be the case. This kid loves to study these strange and tricky things, and he has made something that will be of great benefit to the country.

However, he still couldn't praise him. Emperor Hongzhi just laughed it off, fearing that Zhu Houzhao would become proud, so he never asked about the matter again.

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"Looking inside and outside the Great Wall, all I see is wilderness; looking up and down the great river, all I see is no longer roaring."

"The mountains dance with silver snakes, the plains gallop with wax elephants, trying to compete with the sky for height."

Standing on the Great Wall and looking at the inside and outside of the pass, you can't help but sigh at the great man's poetic talent and can't help reciting a few lines.

After the heavy snow, the sky cleared up and the Great Wall was covered in white.

Chen Ce, Wang Yue and Zhu Houzhao set out from Shuntian Prefecture this morning and came to the Badaling Great Wall to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Listening to Chen Ce's lyrics, Wang Yue couldn't help but high-five and praised: "What a powerful lyrics!"

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Chen Ce quickly explained: "Old man, you misunderstood. This was not written by me. I just borrowed it."

Wang Yue smiled but said nothing. Although he looked like an old farmer, he was not really a farmer's son. His ancestors were all from a family of officials. Moreover, Wang Yue was quite talented in poetry. If such a famous poem existed in history, how could he not know it?

Just consider it as Chen Ce's modesty.

Zhu Houzhao had rarely been out before, and looking at the beautiful scenery in front of him, he couldn't help but sigh: "Wow! It's so beautiful!"

The corner of Wang Yue's mouth twitched.

"I was born in the early years of Emperor Xuande's reign and witnessed the Tumu Incident. The Ming Dynasty's military power declined, which is why the Nine Borders Great Wall was repeatedly repaired. The court spends millions of taels of silver every year on national defense. I am deeply saddened." He put his hands behind his back, looking at the snowy scenery outside the Great Wall, and couldn't help but sigh: "If we hadn't lost that battle, my Ming Dynasty would have more choices."

"I didn't lose that battle. The capital's elite army of more than 200,000 soldiers is almost invincible. Why should we just passively defend now?"

"At that time, I was determined to turn the tide. Since civil officials could not save China, I gave up writing and joined the army, hoping that the Ming Dynasty would regain its former glory."

"After wasting my whole life, I finally understand a truth. Learning literature may not save the country, but it can disrupt it. Learning martial arts may save China, but there will always be someone stabbing you in the back."

"You have to deal not only with external enemies, but also internal troubles."

"We still have the Great Wall to defend here. As long as the mountains and seas are not opened, it will not be easy for the enemy to get in."

"But what about Hami?"

"There is no place to defend over there. We can only use a human wall to block any possible invasion. The suffering in Hami is much worse than here."

Zhu Houzhao tilted his head and asked Wang Yue: "But I heard from my teacher that there are no resources available in Hami. Crops cannot be grown on the land, and there are no resources underground."

"Since it is so difficult to defend, and so many soldiers are sacrificed every year and so much money and food is consumed, why should we defend it?"

Wang Yue smiled slightly and glanced at Chen Ce.

This is a test for himself. Chen Ce thought to himself that the old man is very scheming and has been testing himself. What does he want to do?
Chen Ce coughed dryly and said to Zhu Houzhao, "Hami is only a few hundred miles away from Gansu. This area is all plains and deserts. If Hami cannot be defended, Gansu will have a hard time. Gansu and Liang are more densely populated. Once the city is broken, the loss of the Ming Dynasty will be even more serious."

"If Hami is not wanted, then Gansu and Liangzhou should also be abandoned? If we go further east, what about Xuanda and other prefectures?"

"You keep retreating, but how long will it take?"

Wang Yue said to Zhu Houzhao with a touch of admiration: "What he said is reasonable, so we cannot retreat. That place is the bridgehead of the Ming Dynasty. I would rather pile up the bodies of the soldiers there to form a city wall than give Hami to others."

"Hey, but there are always people in the court who dissent. Just like what you said, even your teacher thinks Hami is not important. What about the six ministries?"

Zhu Houzhao thought for a moment and snorted, "What a bunch of cowards!"

Wang Yue smiled and said, "It's good that Master Zhu has such an idea. I hope that Master Zhu can always keep this idea, defend Hami, and not give up an inch of the country!"

Zhu Houzhao clenched his fists, his face flushed, and said, "Yes! I will always do this!"

The two smart people were coaxing the child, in this way instilling ideas into the future emperor.

Wang Yue seemed to understand Chen Ce a little bit. This was indeed a good idea, but unfortunately, he was destined not to stay in the capital for long.

"When does the old man plan to return to Hami?"

Chen Ce looked at Wang Yue and asked.

Wang Yue shook his head and said, "I don't know, but it should be soon. Once the court has investigated and handed over the merit list of the Hami soldiers, I will leave."

Chen Ce was silent for a moment, and said, "I still feel that this matter will not be so simple."

Wang Yue sneered, "All the evidence is there, how can they still stir up trouble? If they don't kill a group of people this time, I will not leave the capital easily!"

Chen Ce nodded slightly and said nothing more. Then he walked to the side, squatted down, and built a snowman on the Great Wall.

"Little brother, what are you doing?" Zhu Houzhao walked over curiously.

Chen Ce said: "Building a snowman, have you never played it before?"

"Huh? How do we make a snowman?"

"I'll teach you."

Wang Yue looked at this scene and smiled knowingly. The two little guys had just thought that Chen Ce would be more mature, but now it seems that he still has a childish mind. Well, even if he is so sick, he should at least find some happiness.

I hope this child will be healthy in the future. If he can be healthy... Wang Yue looked deeply at Zhu Houzhao, as if he saw another wise and mighty emperor of the Ming Dynasty rising!
That's all for now, I'll update the rest tomorrow, good night
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