Chapter 41: The integrity of a scholar, showing national spirit!

Ming Dynasty plane.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the scene of Wen Tianxiang dying for justice, his eyes red.

He turned to look at Zhu Biao and said in a deep voice:

"Biao'er, remember this. The Emperor of Great Ming can lose the country, but cannot surrender to the enemy. The subjects of Great Ming should learn from Wen Tianxiang."

Zhu Biao quickly said: "I will remember."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Wen Tianxiang on the Sky Screen and whispered:

"Prime Minister Wen, I respect you. You are a true scholar, a true man."

【The Sky Screen image continues to scroll:

In the ninth year of Hongwu of Ming, Zhu Yuanzhang ordered the construction of the "Prime Minister Wen Temple" nationwide

During the Yongle period, Wen Tianxiang was enshrined in the Confucius Temple's Loyal Officials Temple

In the Qing Dynasty, the Yongzheng Emperor personally inscribed the plaque "Loyalty Through the Sun and Moon"

During the War of Resistance, students in Beiping went to the site of the Bingma Division prison to pay their respects

Today, the Wen Tianxiang Temple in Beijing has endless incense】

【Historical evaluation

Wen Tianxiang's historical status:

1. Peak of integrity: Known as one of the "Four Souls of Integrity in China" along with Qu Yuan, Su Wu, and Yue Fei

2. Literary monument: "Song of Righteousness" and "Crossing the Lingding Ocean" are included in primary and secondary school textbooks

3. Spiritual symbol: "Who has ever escaped death since ancient times" became a spiritual slogan during national peril

4. East Asian influence: The Joseon Dynasty honored him as "Number One in Loyalty", and Edo scholars in Japan called him "Zhuge Liang of the late Song"】

【Far-reaching influence on the nation:

1. Defined the "bottom line of surrender": Since then, no treacherous official in China dared to say "follow the mandate of heaven, surrender is reasonable"

2. Shaped the backbone of scholars: In the Ming and Qing dynasties, whenever foreign tribes invaded, the "Wenshan Spirit" was the banner of resistance

3. Created a "victory of failure": He failed repeatedly in military terms, but returned in full victory in spirit

4. Proved the power of "soft power": The Yuan Dynasty won the country, but Wen Tianxiang won history】

Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled when he saw the scene of him ordering the construction of the temple.

"I did the right thing. Prime Minister Wen is worthy of it." He said.

Empress Ma beside him said softly,

"Chongba, you did the right thing this time."

Zhu Yuanzhang said angrily: "When did I not do the right thing?"

Empress Ma smiled: "You always do the right thing."

Qing Dynasty.

The Yongzheng Emperor was watching the Sky Screen.

Seeing the scene of him inscribing the plaque "Loyalty Through the Sun and Moon", he nodded slightly.

"Wen Tianxiang is indeed loyal through the sun and moon." He said.

The official beside him quickly said: "Your Majesty is wise."

Yongzheng looked at him and said nothing.

War of Resistance period.

Students in Beiping were in front of the site of the Bingma Division prison.

They held banners, which read "Who has ever escaped death since ancient times, keep a loyal heart to shine in the history books".

Someone was reciting the "Song of Righteousness" loudly.

"Heaven and earth have righteousness, mixed and endowed with forms..."

The sound echoed over the old site.

A student said: "Prime Minister Wen was imprisoned here back then."

Another student said: "We must also be like him, never surrender."

They looked to the north, where the enemy was.

Their eyes were as firm as Wen Tianxiang's.

【The golden light gradually receded, and the words before Wen Tianxiang's death finally emerged:

"The rise and fall of the country is planned by those who eat meat.

Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world.

I, Wen Tianxiang, a scholar,

What I can do is just tell later generations —

Some things are more important than living."】

On the Sky Screen, these lines slowly emerged and then slowly disappeared.

Then, the Sky Screen went dark.

But that sentence illuminated eight hundred years.

"It is the righteousness that is majestic, and it will last forever. When it penetrates the sun and moon, why worry about life and death."

Wen Tianxiang died.

But he will never die.

Late Song Dynasty.

Yamen sea surface.

Lu Xiufu stood on the warship, looking at the direction where the Sky Screen disappeared.

He turned to look at the young emperor Zhao Bing and said softly: "Your Majesty, Prime Minister Wen is waiting for us."

The young emperor didn't understand, just opened his eyes wide and looked at him.

Lu Xiufu said nothing more.

He knew that ten days later, he would take the young emperor and jump into the sea to die for the country.

He was going to see Prime Minister Wen.

Ming Dynasty plane.

Yu Qian was in the capital.

Seeing Wen Tianxiang's last words, he whispered:

"I am not afraid of being smashed to pieces, I want to leave innocence in the world — Master Wen, Qian understands."

He knew that he would also face the same choice.

When that day came, he would be like Wen Tianxiang, choosing things more important than living.

Qing Dynasty plane.

Shi Kefa was on the city wall of Yangzhou.

The Yuan army was about to arrive at the city.

He stood on the city wall and recited the "Song of Righteousness" loudly.

"Heaven and earth have righteousness, mixed and endowed with forms..."

His voice echoed in the wind.

The soldiers under the city wall also recited with him.

They knew that this battle might be ominous.

But they knew that some things are more important than living.

War of Resistance period, Chongqing streets.

Students were parading with banners.

The banner read: "Who has ever escaped death since ancient times, keep a loyal heart to shine in the history books!"

Someone was giving a speech loudly.

"Prime Minister Wen said, everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world!"

"We must be like him, never surrender!"

The crowd was boiling.

They shouted slogans and walked forward.

Their backs were very much like Wen Tianxiang back then.

【The review of the second place on the Huaxia Heroes List is over.】

【Sky Screen producer Mr. Gu rewards: Three years of favorable weather for the Great Song, rewards Wen Tianxiang with 120 years of longevity.】

On the Sky Screen, the last line of golden characters slowly emerged.

Then, the golden light dissipated, and the Sky Screen disappeared.

All dynasties were in an uproar.

Qin Dynasty.

Ying Zheng stood up abruptly.

"Three years of favorable weather? There is such a reward?"

He looked at Li Si, his eyes full of shock.

Li Si was also stunned and said cautiously:

"Your Majesty, this... this immortal power is indeed unimaginable."

Ying Zheng was silent for a moment, he was thinking, if he could be on the list, would there be such a reward?

Han Dynasty.

Liu Che was also shocked.

"Three years of favorable weather? If I could be on the list..." He whispered.

Wei Qing beside him said softly:

"Your Majesty, you will definitely be on the list. You are the emperor through the ages."

Liu Che smiled and said nothing.

Tang Dynasty.

Li Shimin looked at the direction where the Sky Screen disappeared, deep in thought.

"Three years of favorable weather... this reward is more tempting than longevity."

He looked at Fang Xuanling beside him,

"What do you think, can I be on the list?"

Fang Xuanling quickly said: "Your Majesty, you can certainly be on the list. You are the emperor through the ages."

Li Shimin shook his head,

"I dare not accept the title of emperor through the ages, but I do hope to be on the list." ===== CHAPTER 42 =====