novelden Chapter 1937 The Ceremony Ends
Chapter 1937 The Ceremony Ends
Children's enlightenment education in the Tang Dynasty was an important part of the entire cultural society. The core purpose was to lay the foundation for children through literacy, moral education, and learning of basic knowledge.
Therefore, people who have the means will generally hire a well-known local scholar or literary figure to open the door for their children.
The saying that children cannot lose at the starting line has been around since ancient times and has been passed down to this day.
This is especially prominent in wealthy families.
The higher the status of a family, the more attention it will pay to the education of its children, from princes and princesses to high-ranking officials and nobles, and even kings, dukes, generals and ministers.
They hope that their children will inherit everything they have and pass it on, so that the family business they have worked hard for all their lives will not be wasted.
Li Shen was the same, he always said that children and grandchildren will have their own blessings, his family fortune was so huge that even if they squandered a little, it would be enough for them to squander.
But when it comes to reality, Li Shen is no exception. He also hopes that his children can become successful, have branches and branches in the future, and carry forward the business empire he has built and pass it on for thousands of years.
It would be best if I could still see my own Ji Wang Group in the future.
For this reason, he asked the prince for someone and chose Wang Yuangan.
Wang Yuangan did not disappoint him. He had the character of a scholar. As for his literary talent, he was able to pass the imperial examination and become a doctor in the Hongwenguan, so naturally he had outstanding literary talent.
Looking at the books that Wang Yuangan has taken out now, his intentions have been demonstrated.
The first book is the Thousand Character Classic, which is a basic text. Edited by Zhou Xingsi of the Southern Dynasties, it was quite popular in the Tang Dynasty and is the best book for children to enlighten their minds.
The entire text consists of four words in a sentence, with neat parallelism, covering content such as astronomy, geography, history, etc. It not only helps students learn to recognize words, but also increases their knowledge.
Wang Yuangan handed the books in a package to Yangyang one by one, including Thousand Character Classic, Jijiupian, Analects of Confucius, Book of Filial Piety, and a Book of Rites.
"Young man, the way to study is to cultivate virtue. You must remember that if virtue is not matched with art, it will be a burden. Treat people with kindness and act with trust. Don't flatter the powerful and forget your principles when you see profit.
Don't bully the weak, don't frown when meeting the strong, and always keep a righteous spirit in your heart.
If one's moral conduct is deficient, even if one has made great achievements in learning, he will still be despised by gentlemen and will not be able to achieve great things. "
This is Wang Yuangan's admonition to Yangyang. It is the process of the apprenticeship ceremony. The teacher's return gift is advice and words of encouragement to the disciple.
"Disciple will follow Enshi's teachings." Yangyang handed the book in his hand to the maid beside him, then bowed to Wang Yuangan.
Wu Meiniang had already taught him all these rules yesterday. Although he was only five years old, his usual behavior did not seem like that of a five-year-old.
Wu Meiniang was quite worried at first, but after hearing Lan Yuer say that Prince Ji was like this when he was a child, she felt relieved. It seemed that he took after his father.
As for Xixi, not only does she look like her father, she doesn't even look like her mother.
Li Shen looked at his sensible son and felt so pleased that he almost burst into tears. His son had grown up and become sensible.
Looking at Xixi on the side, although she was well-behaved, she was too noisy. Just like Monkey King, she stood there looking around with impatience written all over her face.
She was eager for this boring game to end quickly.
When it was Xixi's turn, Wang Yuangan handed over the books one by one, just like he did with Yangyang. Xixi frowned, took them reluctantly, and then handed them to the maid beside her.
In addition to the books given to Yangyang, there were two more books, one was "The Book of Filial Piety for Women" and the other was "The Admonitions for Women". These were books on women's virtues that women should specifically study.
Not to mention Li Shen's daughter, even Li Shimin's daughter had to study.
"My dear, the most important thing in learning is diligence. You should avoid being impatient and giving up easily. You will never become a useful person. You must study hard, avoid arrogance and impatience, and reflect on yourself every morning and evening. Don't slack off."
Wang Yuangan admonished Xixi again, but he didn't have such high expectations in his heart.
Looking at the appearance of this female disciple, one can tell that she must have been spoiled and pampered by Prince Ji since she was a child.
He did not expect Xixi to learn much. Women will get married in the future. It would be much better for someone to marry Prince Ji's daughter than a princess.
At least with Prince Ji's financial resources, the dowry will certainly not be small, and he will be rich and glorious for sure. Prince Ji may even find an official position for his son-in-law, which will bring honor to the family.
"Yes." Xixi agreed.
"Hmm?" Li Shen saw Xixi's attitude and hummed with a cold face.
After hearing this, Xixi immediately bowed like her brother:
"Thank you for your teachings, Master."
"The ceremony is completed!!"
With Wang Xuance's words, the apprenticeship ceremony ended.
In fact, according to normal etiquette, Li Shen should have brought the two little ones to the door in person and performed three bows outside the door first.
You can enter the classroom only after the teacher comes out and lets you go three times.
Then there is the etiquette of the apprenticeship ceremony, which requires kneeling with the forehead touching the ground and staying for a moment, twice in succession. This is called the ceremony of paying homage to the teacher.
Just like when Li Tai became Wang Gui's apprentice, he kowtowed to him.
When offering tea, one also has to swear an oath, which probably means that one is willing to become the teacher's disciple and from now on one will obey the teacher and not disobey him.
Finally comes the return of gifts and admonitions.
But Wang Yuangan didn't dare to be picky. He couldn't even think of asking Prince Ji's children to kneel down and kowtow to him. Why did he come in person?
They went directly to the prince without even asking for his opinion.
However, being able to establish a relationship with Prince Ji was no different from passing the imperial examination for him.
"Hahahaha, Wang Qing, from now on we are a family. Come on, let's have a banquet!
My Lord, I have prepared some light wine. Let's drink a few more glasses to celebrate."
Li Shen laughed happily.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. However, the Crown Prince has ordered that I can only stay here for another half an hour. I will have to go back and report after I am done.
Besides, I have official duties to attend to and cannot drink alcohol, or I will be punished by my superiors."
Wang Yuangan bowed and declined. He came out to follow orders, and he was the prince's order. If he went back drunk, he would be punished.
"Punishment? That's easy. Xuan Ce, go write a memorial and say that Wang Qing didn't go on duty today and was kept by the king to drink.
If the prince wants to come, he can come at lunch time. I won’t wait for him.
After writing, let Shitou deliver it directly to the prince."
Li Shen waved his hand generously. It was just a leave application. Li Shen still had some face.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Wang Xuance nodded and walked out.
“This…” Wang Yuangan was a little speechless, but he was more surprised. Prince Ji submitted his memorial without going through the three provinces?
Wouldn’t the three provinces impeach him?
But judging from the appearance of the Chief Secretary of Prince Ji's Mansion, Prince Ji must have done this kind of thing many times.
It seems that His Royal Highness Prince Ji not only has the favor of His Majesty, but even His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is so indulgent to Prince Ji. He has a bright future ahead of him.
(Oops, my mind is really determined by my butt. I finished writing it but forgot to upload it.
I just found it when I was trying to read the comments. Sorry.)