Chapter 357 An unexpected surprise
The choice of fish and chicken, this is the reason.
But when faced with Emperor Jiajing's question, Zhu Pingan couldn't answer like this. This kind of answer was too religious and too utilitarian. Even if he got the answer right, he might not get it right. .
As a believer, this kind of explanation and answer can satisfy the Pope!
But as a minister, such an answer cannot satisfy the monarch! A minister's answer must be that of a minister.
"Chickens have five virtues. I was always taught by my mother at home. Since I was a child, my mother told me that chickens are birds with five virtues. When I was young, my family was poor, and my mother raised chickens and eggs in exchange for money to buy pens, ink and paper. , for Wei Chen to study and read. Fortunately, Wei Chen is supported by his parents. I am also grateful to the chicken.
“Chicken is a bird of five virtues and has five virtues in its body. The chicken has a crest on its head, which means that the person with the crest is a gentleman, which is a virtue; the chicken has toes behind its claws, which are sharp and sharp, and is used for fighting, which is a martial virtue; the chicken is brave and not afraid, and it dares to fight in the face of strong enemies. In battle, the brave man wins when we meet on a narrow road. This is brave virtue. After a chicken finds food, it will not eat alone, but will invite its companions to eat together. It is unparalleled in kindness. This is benevolence. Always keep your word, this is faith. "
"Master has a saying, if three people walk together, they must have me as their teacher. I believe that this statement applies to all things in the world and is applicable to all things. "
"I choose the Golden Rooster to learn from its five virtues. I should live and learn every day, live and learn until I am old, never let go of the scroll, and my heart of literature and virtue will last forever; the way of civility and martial arts is relaxed and relaxed. Although I am a scholar, I also have the heart of martial arts. Those who attack our great Ming Dynasty are far away. He must be executed. Even though I am a civil servant, I do not have the strength to tie a chicken with my hands. However, I am still willing to perform meritorious service for Your Majesty on the battlefield. Even though I cannot fight on the battlefield or tie up the enemy chieftain with my long tassel, I can still do it. It can be planned and planned; the northern barbarians are arrogant and the southern Japanese are ferocious. However, I have the blood of our great Han people and I also have a heart of bravery and virtue, so I am not afraid of it. I have been promoted to a higher level by your majesty's gift, so I should have the heart of a benevolent person. , From now on, no matter where I am, I will always be benevolent and virtuous; if people do not have faith, I will always have faith and virtue, and my words must be deeded and my deeds must be fruitful. "
"I will keep these five virtues in mind and put them into practice, so as to add bricks and tiles to His Majesty's splendid country. ”
Zhu Pingan held the golden rooster in his hand, his face was full of excitement, his eyes were sincere, and his words were clear and coherent. He "truthfully" reported the reasons for his choice of the golden rooster to Emperor Jiajing, who was sitting on the dragon throne.
This list of reasons can almost make a policy article.
On the Five Virtues.
Live and learn.
The brave will win when we meet on a narrow road.
Add bricks and tiles to my beautiful country.
These words sound so comfortable. The theory of the Five Virtues is well said. Learn and live until you are old. These six words are concise and comprehensive, but they have far-reaching meanings. In addition, when we meet on a narrow road, the brave will win. This kind of saying is really true. It's the whip that penetrates the inside. If all the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty have this intention, then why should Lao Shizi be trying to kill the Ming Dynasty with his head? And to add bricks and tiles to my splendid country, they didn’t talk about opening up new territories, they only talked about adding bricks and tiles. How sincere they were, and they weren’t empty-handed at all. How urgent is the desire to serve the country.
The words and phrases mixed in Zhu Pingan's words that have withstood the test of modern society conquered Jiajing.
These words touched the heart of Emperor Jiajing. Where can I find such a filial minister, such a eager to learn, such a sensible minister, such a minister who has the heart to serve the country? ah!
After hearing what Zhu Pingan said, Huang Jin, who was serving Emperor Jiajing, couldn't help but look at Zhu Pingan again and remembered Zhu Pingan firmly. This young man's future is limitless. You should pay more attention to him in the future and form a good relationship.
"Get back on your feet, I love you so much with filial piety." Emperor Jiajing sat on the dragon chair and said with emotion after listening to Zhu Pingan's reply.
"Aiqing has a good mother."
Emperor Jiajing finished sighing and then said something else.
Having said this, it is not over yet.
After listening to Emperor Jiajing's words, Zhu Ping'an just stood up after hearing Emperor Jiajing's emotion. He was struck by Emperor Jiajing's next words and fell to his knees again.
After Emperor Jiajing said that Aiqing has a good mother, he immediately said this sentence. It was this sentence that made Zhu Pingan kneel to the ground with a plop.
"Huang Ban, on a certain day, drafted an edict from the Hanlin Academy. Zhu Ping'an's mother, Mrs. Chen, was a good person, virtuous and virtuous, and taught her children well. He ordered Zhu Ping'an's mother, Mrs. Chen, to be a sixth-grade Anren. ." Emperor Jiajing sat on the dragon chair, opened his golden mouth, and rewarded Zhu Ping'an's mother, Mrs. Chen, with a royal decree.
"My lord, thank you for your kindness."
Zhu Ping'an knelt on the ground with a plop, and was so happy that he lost his composure at this surprise.
An unexpected surprise is definitely a huge unexpected surprise. When Zhu Ping'an was at home, he had said many times to coax his mother, Mrs. Chen, that he would fight for her mother's fate and come back. Although I say that, of course I will work hard, but the imperial edict is really not that easy to get.
In the Ming Dynasty and even the entire feudal society, the emperor's imperial edicts were called imperial edicts and imperial edicts to officials of the first to fifth grades; officials of the sixth to ninth grades were called edicts and edicts. Their mothers and wives also followed their rank after receiving the imperial edict, which is what everyone often calls the imperial wives.
Mrs. Gaoming also has a rank and a salary, but no real power. However, this honor is definitely enough to honor the ancestors and attract the attention of thousands of people, envy and jealousy.
The grades of the imperial wives are divided as follows: the mother and wife of a third-rank official are granted the title of Shuren, also of the third rank; the mother and wife of the fourth-rank official are granted the title of respectful person, also of the fourth rank; the fifth-rank official The mother and wife of a sixth-rank official were given the gift of Yiren, also of the fifth rank; the mother and wife of a sixth-rank official were given the gift of Anren, also of the sixth rank.
Zhu Ping'an's mother was granted the rank of Anren, which is the sixth rank.
But Mrs. Gaoming does not just mean that your son or your husband can be granted the title if he is an official. This requires many conditions, and he will not grant you a title without any reason.
One of the very important conditions is: outstanding merit. In other words, to be an official, you have to be extremely qualified and have made major achievements. The number of places is very limited.
That’s why Zhu Ping’an was so surprised when he heard that Jiajing had granted his mother the title of Mrs. Chen. I just answered that I just wanted to be close to reality, thank my parents, and take the opportunity to leave a good impression in front of Emperor Jiajing.
Emperor Jiajing looked at Zhu Ping'an's surprised expression, shook his head and smiled, this child is really sincere.
"Okay, kneel down." Emperor Jiajing shook his head, smiled, and waved his hand.
"My Lord, I thank you for your kindness, and I will retire." Zhu Pingan knelt down to thank him again, this time with absolute sincerity from the bottom of his heart, and then stood up and resigned.
Zhu Ping'an still felt a little unreal until he left the main hall. This surprise was so unexpected.
It is said that after receiving the imperial edict, mother Chen will definitely show off her tricks in and outside the village.
Just thinking about the look of his mother at home when she received the imperial edict, Zhu Ping'an couldn't stop smiling on his face. (End of this chapter)