Learning is something that cannot be forced.
This sentence has really never been said by any teacher. Ever since Zheng Mengzhou, the last famous minister of the previous dynasty, advocated Neo-Confucianism, which started the history of Neo-Confucianism becoming the main Confucian school in China, all the teachers of the kings and royal family members in the past dynasties were Neo-Confucianists, and the principles they preached all day long were mostly about how hard work can lead to success.
No one ever said that studying hard would lead to nothing. As for women, the Minister of Rites had said that the noble ladies of Goryeo could speak the official language of the Ming Dynasty and were well-educated. Zheshanjun listened to them with a nonchalant look, but he actually sneered in his heart.
Well-educated and well-mannered? This is a lie! He didn't know what Ming Dynasty was like, but in Goryeo, even among the top nobles, more than half of the women in their families were illiterate. Just like his grandmother, Queen Jiseon, she could probably recognize some words, but she was unable to understand those difficult articles. Only his mother was truly well-educated and well-mannered.
As for the Ming Dynasty official language, it was something that Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty had repeatedly requested. When he sent envoys to confer titles or other envoys, he would also test the officials on how well they spoke official language. Therefore, it was a must for noble families to learn it.
But no matter whether they are truly knowledgeable or not, in front of outsiders, regardless of gender, they must insist that they are studious and willing to learn. Teachers also tirelessly teach the importance of learning, unlike Zhang Shou, who pretends to be a teacher who doesn't care whether he wants to learn or not, as if he is very reluctant to be a teacher.
Thinking of this, Zheshanjun smiled bitterly in his heart. Of course, others were very unwilling. That person was the current crown prince, and the teacher of the future emperor. He was just the king of a small country. Why would others care about being his teacher? Would it be more glorious to tell others that he was better than the teacher of the East Palace
Having said that, when he saw the Minister of Rites beside him, who was already anxiously trying to wink at him but didn't make any other small movements, he knew that people were worried that he would succeed the king in the future, but hoped that he would accept it. He immediately gave up those thoughts and bowed his head respectfully: "Master Zhang, you are too kind. It is my great honor to have someone as knowledgeable and talented as you to teach me."
Having said this, he paused for a moment, and then said cautiously: "But if you were to teach me, I don't know where His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Ciqing Palace is..."
"I don't go to Ciqing Palace to give lectures every day." Zhang Shou laughed indifferently, and then said lightly, "I only go to give lectures for half a day every two or three days. And here, Mr. Zheshan, I can't spend all day talking to you about those great principles that you don't like to hear. So, I will take time out every day to talk to you for an hour, which is enough."
"Oh, by the way, I'm very busy, and I can't leave the students at the public school behind, so I'll report to the emperor and ask you to take a few more steps to attend the classes at the public school. Of course, I'll come here to give lectures while you're still sick."
The Minister of Rites wanted to quickly speak for Zhe Shanjun, saying that it was no big deal to go to the public school. The distance from Huitong South Hall to the outer city was very short, and it could also relieve the frustration of being under house arrest in Huitong South Hall all day. Under his eager gaze, Zhe Shanjun finally understood the situation and expressed his willingness to go to the public school.