Chapter 1510: Being unkind to yourself

Zhao Xu is very alive here in Suyou. He is not a clay sculpture or a wood carving. He has his own emotions and every decision has his own thoughts and purposes.

He does not do everything for the country and the people. Sometimes he does things entirely for himself, and occasionally he has his own willfulness.

For example, there was a feather-patterned steel sword in the palace, called the "Holy Lord of the Middle Earth". It was left in the inner treasury and ignored for many years. Until the Song Dynasty, a sword was smuggled to the Liao Kingdom. The Liao people interpreted the meaning on the sword.

After writing the words, Zhao Xu ordered people to dig out the swords in the palace to see if there were any similar words, and then he discovered this one.

For example, Zhao Xu couldn't use a ruler and compass to divide a circle into five equal parts. Even if Su You and Su Xiaomei explained the method to him, he understood it at the time, but soon forgot it.

But Zhao Xu has his own strengths.

For example, the sword was not designated as auspicious. Zhao Xu just showed it to the officials, saying that such a thing was not strange, and then threw the sword back into the treasury.

Another example is that although he did not have a solid memory of science and engineering, he paid special attention to science and engineering because of this. He believed that those who were proficient in this field were talents, and he also established the Royal Institute of Technology to specially train clan members.

Such a father figure is actually higher in Zhao Xu's mind. Zhao Xu obviously does not have the talent of Emperor Taizong of Qin, Han, Wu and Tang Dynasties, but his achievements are not weaker than theirs. What's the reason?

Because that inverse parabola chart allowed Zhao Xu to see the harsh facts and the difficulty of reform, but it also made him mentally prepared for the slow pace of reform in the early stages, so he was able to strengthen his faith and remain determined.

The matter of the feather-patterned steel sword further illustrates his character. He never received a title in his life, and he did not look down on those "auspicious things" at all.

The reason why he wanted to rummage through the treasury was because the Liao Dynasty had it, but the Song Dynasty didn't have it, so that wouldn't work.

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This is called not admitting defeat.

These "shortcomings" reflect the human side of Zhao Xu's character, and the most valuable thing is that Zhao Xu can face up to his own shortcomings and the reality of the country, and never be the emperor wearing "new clothes".

At the same time, it also reflects that politics is not always the only consideration for Zhao Xu. He occasionally goes out of line, so he is not the best politician.

But it was precisely because of these flaws that he developed his own charm.

Hearing what Zhao Xu said, Su You smiled and said: "Your Majesty understands the principle of making the best use of things. This is very good. Today Cheng Yi is going to talk about 'The beauty of life does not change its happiness'. Your Majesty should listen carefully."

Wen Yanbo said: "Your Majesty's study is different from seeking advancement in the imperial examination. You need to understand the principles in the scriptures, so you don't have to stick to the details of the text, and you can learn faster than ordinary students."

"I heard that Your Majesty had to familiarize himself with the meaning of several passages of scripture every day and copy it fifteen times? This is a way to deal with the Mo Jing and stick to its meaning. I don't agree with it."

Su You said: "Senior brother, copying classics is not just for rote memorization. This is also a way of sincerity and magical power over the ancients."

"Of course, forceful indoctrination is definitely not good, but if His Majesty finds the chapters pleasing, then there is no problem in doing so."

Wen Yanbo shook his head: "No, no, I never find writing skills gratifying."

Su You expressed dissatisfaction: "But my son Zizhan thinks this is a kind of fun. He likes copying books the most. He has copied "Hanshu" and "Historical Records" no less than three times now, and he also made mind maps."

This is true. When Su Shi copied Han Shu, he also refined the knowledge system of Han Shu. He once asked someone to choose a word from his map, and he could explain a large section of the content.

"Also, my dear brother, if I don't transcribe five thousand words a day, it's like I haven't eaten or slept. I feel uncomfortable."

Wen Yanbo couldn't help rolling his eyes: "Don't talk about the Su family. You, the Su family, are a bunch of monsters, and they are not enough evidence."

While he was talking, Mr. Lu also arrived, and he laughed and said: "The most awe-inspiring thing is not that he is a scholar of the Su family, but that kind of person who is not very talented, obviously thinks he is suffering, but has a strong heart, grits his teeth and endures for decades. Those who persist in self-discipline will achieve great success in the end.”

This is about Sima Guang. When it comes to learning self-discipline, Sima Guang is the best in ancient and modern times. Although Fan Zhongyan studied hard, he was forced by reality, which is essentially different from Sima Guang's active self-abuse.

Speaking of this, even Su You joined the ranks of smiling and shaking his head, "You can't afford to offend him."

Cheng Yi still kept his expression serious. After the ceremony was over, he saw the willow branch in Zhao Xu's hand and couldn't help but frown: "I heard that His Majesty was taking a bath in the palace to avoid ants. Is that true?"

Zhao Xu nodded: "Yes."

Cheng Yi cupped his hands and said: "This heart and the whole world are the key points of the emperor. I heard about it outside the palace, and I am very happy that the emperor has a kind heart."

"Everything happens in spring and must not be broken without reason. Where did the willow branch in your Majesty's hand come from?"

Zhao Xu said "Ah" and quickly threw away the willow branches: "I... a lot of new flowers and trees were moved to the palace, among which the willow trees were the first to survive. I was happy for a moment, so I just..."

Cheng Yi said sternly: "Your Majesty, there is no need to make excuses. A gentleman should work hard day and night, but he should not do everything casually. No matter what you do, you should think about it before doing it and think about what is right and wrong, so that you will not make any mistakes."

Zhao Xu's face turned red and he looked aggrieved. He wanted to argue, but Su You leaned over and picked up the willow branch: "Let's teach first."

Zhao Xu then said: "I know..."

It should be said that Cheng Yi's knowledge is quite good, and his article "Yanzi does not change his joy" can be regarded as very insightful.

As for how much Zhao Xu heard, it has to be said separately, because this kid has a poker face again.

After finishing the article, Cheng Yi finally concluded: "The people in the back alleys still know that benevolence and righteousness are in the bow. But the master is noble and has the best support. If he doesn't know how to learn, he can't be moved by wealth and honor!"

"Moreover, Yanzi is a talented person in Wang Zuo, but he eats and drinks from a basket; Ji family is a beetle in the state of Lu, and is richer than the Duke of Zhou. Isn't it a lesson for future generations to use the house like this?"

"There is a saying in history: 'It is my ugliness that my husband's Taoism has not been cultivated; it is the ugliness of those who have a country if their Taoism has been greatly cultivated but not used.'"

Su You was secretly amused. Zhao Xu's pocket money in Dongshengzhou was tens of millions a year. With this foundation, he could achieve unwavering wealth!

Not only is wealth immovable, but it can also be poured out to do charity!

After school, Su You sent Zhao Xu to the Polytechnic Institute.

The two were silent for a while in the car, and Zhao Xu finally said: "I don't like him."

Just ask, Su You nodded: "I don't like him either."

"Really?" Zhao Xu suddenly felt that he had support: "Situ thinks so too?"

Su You played with the willow branch that Zhao Xu had picked: "Yes, it is difficult to win people's respect but to be loved by others. If your majesty becomes disgusted with the holy way because of Cheng Yi, you won't have to explain it a thousand times.

Take it to your heart, wasting words is a trivial matter, but delaying His Majesty's progress, wouldn't it be a big deal?"

Zhao Xu suddenly blushed: "Although I am stupid, I am not like this."

Su You smiled and said, "This will put your mind at ease. Your Majesty must know that your ministers have all kinds of personalities. Since you are the emperor, you must tolerate people of all kinds of personalities."

"Unless His Majesty's ambition is to study the classics and principles all his life and only communicate with the ancients through books, he will always have to deal with ministers of various personalities and let them all perform their duties and serve the country."

"Shi Cheng today used Yan Hui's story to remind His Majesty that the only way to prosper a country is to prevent talented people from becoming subordinates and to allow them the opportunity to display their talent and learning."

"What he said is very reasonable. Therefore, even if your Majesty does not like this person, you cannot object to the truth he said. As long as what he said is right, your Majesty should humbly accept it."

"The reason I don't like him is that he only criticized His Majesty for cutting off the willows, but did not propose remedial measures. It reminded me of the previous admonishment."

"I only see problems, and even make them out of molehills. I can only criticize, but I can't come up with concrete measures to save the current situation. I don't take this point anymore."

Zhao Xu said: "Is this why Situ picked up the willow branch?"

Su You said: "There is a custom in Bianjing city that originated from the Han and Tang Dynasties. Because Liu Yintong was 'remained', in Luoyang, Chang'an at that time, when seeing off relatives and friends to Yuqiao, they had to break willows to send them off."

"The willows turn green every year, and Baling is sad to say goodbye. People at that time left countless poems about broken willows. The so-called 'willows hang green on the ground, and poplar flowers are flying in the sky. When the willow branches are broken and the flowers fly away, I would like to ask passers-by if they have returned home.

Return?'"

“‘Breaking Willows’ became a flute tune in the Han Dynasty and was widely circulated. ‘Breaking Willows’ has become a metaphor for farewell in poetry.”

"I hear the willow trees breaking in my flute, but I have never seen the spring scenery."

"When I hear the willow trees breaking in this nocturne, who can't help but feel the love of my hometown?"

"Why bamboo flute complain willow, spring is not degree Pass."

"In my opinion, your majesty's actions today were unintentional, and the consequences were extremely minor. Cheng Shi's talk of destroying spring and blaming each other is really too much."

"But your Majesty, don't worry about it. Let me tell you a story about Gong Lu."

Zhao Xu liked listening to Su You's stories very much and immediately became energetic: "What story?"

Su You said: "Lü Ping's life has not always been straightforward. When someone slandered him, he never defended himself. Many years ago, the copper output in the Song Dynasty was still very low. Copperware was a scarce commodity and non-officials were not allowed to buy it."

"At that time, I obtained some copper materials from Dali, and the Sitong Trading Company made some in-demand bronze wares. The late Emperor Xu Yuwan sold them at a large market."

"The temple in Lu Gong's hometown needed bronzeware, so he asked Lu Gong for help. At that time, Lu Gong's salary was not high, so he found me and wanted to exchange his beloved purple gold stone inkstone for a copper incense burner."

"That inkstone was Lu Gong's favorite thing. There was a motto behind it. I liked it very much when I saw it, so I paid for an incense burner privately and got this square inkstone from Lu Gong."

Zhao Xu asked: "Lv Gong's motto? What is that?"
Chapter completed!