Did he break it?
Shao Zhi was stunned.
He had lived for decades and was still a scholar of the Yuan Dynasty.
Now that he was the Minister of Rites of Ming Dynasty, he was actually said by the eldest grandson of Ming Dynasty to have played with Confucianism?
No one could tolerate it.
This was equivalent to spending your entire life doing something wrong.
Shao Zhi would never allow such a thing to happen.
"Humph!"
Shao Zhi's body trembled. He had a new move.
"You said that the study of rites is useless, but before the Spring and Autumn Period, or even before the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, the study of rites is useless.
The entire world was filled with blood, and rites and music collapsed.
After the Book of Rites was written, all the students in the world were gentle.
This is the work of etiquette!"
After Shao Zhi said this, all the princes in the main hall nodded.
Indeed, they also felt that they were refined now.
Zhu Xiongying couldn't help but sneer in his heart.
This was what scholars loved to do.
He took some irrelevant credit for himself and then said that this generation was stronger than the predecessors.
This was the credit of etiquette.
Zhu Xiongying couldn't help but snort.
It was not entirely due to the study of etiquette that the scholars of the world had become refined.
It was also related to productivity.
People before the Zhou Dynasty didn't have enough to eat, so why didn't you mention anything about it?
In the entire main hall, Zhu Bai was the only one among the princes who didn't think much of it.
Zhu Bai did not agree with Shao Zhi.
He was the only exception among the princes.
Seeing that Shao Zhi had gained the upper hand, Zhu Bai turned to look at Zhu Xiongying.
"Nephew, go!"
Zhu Xiong Ying smiled at Zhu Bai before looking at Shao Zhi.
This Minister of Rites, Grand Scholar of Canopy Hall, was indeed eloquent.
In terms of knowledge, Zhu Xiongying would definitely lose.
However, Zhu Xiongying was good at sophistry and infuriating people.
"Mister is really amazing."
Zhu Xiong Ying smiled and said without the slightest worry,"His etiquette is so powerful.
Then may I ask if this study of etiquette is the world's imperial examination to enter the official books?”
"Ran!"
Shao Qi nodded.
"Then may I ask if this study of etiquette includes the etiquette of monarch and minister?”
Zhu Yuanzhang asked,"May I ask if the study of rites includes the rites between officials and the people?"”
"Of course!"
Shao Zhi nodded again.
The Book of Rites had already been developed to a great extent.
"Taking bribes, bending the law, and harming the people, is that what an official who has studied the Book of Rites should do?”
Zhu Xiongying slammed the table and said sternly,
"When the people of the world are in misery, the corrupt officials demand a lot of money.
Was this the courtesy that the Book of Rites taught them?”
"This…"
Shao Zhi felt that something was wrong, but he vaguely felt that Zhu Xiongying was right.
However, once he admitted what Zhu Xiongying said, Shao Zhi would have given up on the Book of Rites and Confucianism.
Shao Zhi could not figure it out for a moment. He stood rooted to the ground, not knowing what to do.
This was the first time he was stumped by an eight-year-old child.
The princes in the main hall were all very surprised.
"Our eldest nephew actually refuted Sir!”
"Xiong Ying is indeed the eldest grandson. He has always been smart.”
"Minister Shao of the Board of Rites, I'm afraid that you won't be able to win against Xiong Ying.”
"Xiong Ying, I'm definitely going to befriend your brother, Imperial Uncle.”
……
Shao Zhi stood in front of the princes, not knowing what to do.
Originally, his head could still turn.
However, he had completely lost his way amidst the noise of these princes.
Zhu Xiongying originally wanted to let it go.
However, the mischievous points in his mind did not increase much.
It all stemmed from Shao Zhi.
The princes sitting around were just a bunch of bystanders.
It could not provide any naughty points at all.
Seeing this, Zhu Xiongying continued,
"A few days ago, Grandpa felt that there was something very puzzling.”
"At the beginning of the year, there were many good news in western Zhejiang, saying that this year would be a bumper harvest.”
"However, the tax revenue for summer grain in western Zhejiang is almost the same as last year.”
"Sir Shao Zhi, may I ask if the answer to this question is in the Book of Rites?”
Zhu Xiong Ying looked at Shao Zhi and continued to ask.
Didn't you say that Confucianism is very powerful and must be the only orthodox school of the empire?
Didn't you say that Confucianism could solve many problems?
Then tell me, why is the tax revenue similar to last year's despite the bumper harvest in western Zhejiang?
Shao Zhi could vaguely guess this question.
But he didn't dare to say it.
Because once he said it, his so-called Confucianism would be completely unfounded.
"This…"
Shao Zhi still didn't know how to answer Zhu Xiongying's question.
"Since Lord Shao doesn't know, then let's not talk about this problem.”
Zhu Xiongying walked out of his seat and said to Shao Zhi,""However, after a period of time, Lord Shao will know.
Why didn't the tax on summer grain in western Zhejiang increase?”
Zhu Xiongying smiled brightly.
Shao Zhi shuddered.
"No matter what the eldest grandson says, be it Confucianism or the Book of Rites, they will be the foundation of the Great Ming Dynasty!”
"No matter what, this is not something that Your Highness can change," Shao Zhi roared.”
This sentence crossed the line.
The princes did not dare to make a sound.
Whether the foundation of the Ming Dynasty was Confucianism or not, it was still unknown.
However, Shao Zhi was speaking to the eldest grandson in such a manner. Wasn't he being disrespectful to the eldest grandson?
Who was Zhu Xiongying?
The eldest grandson of the Great Bright Emperor, the future heir to the throne.
You told him that you can't change it?
When everyone thought that Zhu Xiongying would lose his temper, he walked to Shao Zhi's side and said softly,"
"I'm only eight years old this year!"
"Our grandpa and dad are in good health.”
"But I'm only eight years old this year!"
"Sir Shao is already 78 years old this year.”
"If I ascend the throne, I will first remove the Ministry of Rites.”"Right, I'm afraid Lord Shao won't be able to see it," Zhu Xiong Ying said with a smile.
Our Ming Dynasty has become the Sun Never Sets Empire.
It's impossible to rely on a book of rites."
These words were simply murderous.
After Shao Zhi heard this, he couldn't say a word of rebuttal for a long time.
Zhu Xiongying was right.
In terms of status and age, Zhu Xiongying had won.
Shao Zhi recalled his powerless argument just now, and his heart immediately collapsed. His eyes were lifeless.
Shao Zhi walked out of the main hall and headed straight for his home.
In the main hall, all the princes cursed silently.
This imperial grandson really had a knife in his mouth!
Congratulations to the host for obtaining 200 mischievous points from Zhu Zi.
Congratulations to the host for obtaining 300 mischievous points from Zhu Chun.
Congratulations to the host for obtaining 350 mischievous points from Zhu Bai.
……
Zhu Xiongying looked at the mischievous points in the system and was very satisfied.
This was the effect he wanted!
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