Chapter 15 Reading the Doctrine of Legalism and Examining the Confucian Classics
No. 9 Jinwu Lane, Cao Mansion.
Luoyang Taixue Teaching Director, the world-famous Confucian Cai Yong came, with ... There are also a lot of teachers who are too learning. They came for only one purpose... Entrance exams for a child.
Of course, this incident caused an uproar in the community...
As for the cause, there is no other... The child who was assessed was the second grandson of the Cao family, Cao Shuo, who was only six years old.
The Cao family, the second grandson, six years old... This news is strong enough.
A six-year-old? Are you going to take the exam too much? Or Primary? This news is enough to attract attention, not to mention... A group of instructors from Taixue personally came to the exam, and this pomp... Not very often.
Speaking of... The Cao family and Taixue have a lot of origins.
Before the two dynasties, Cao Teng of the Cao generation allocated money and contributed to the development of Taixue, and made great contributions;
Cao Song, the second generation of Cao, entered Taixue, which was simply a "Wenqu star", occupying the first place in Taixue for ten years, just like a scholar... even became a doctor of Taixue School after graduation;
To the third generation of Cao, that is, Cao Cao's generation... It's a bit of a big gasp, Cao Cao, who has entered Taixue, is a Warcraft boy who is naughty and mischievous... Gather crowds to fight. What's more, he has occupied the penultimate position of Taixue for six years, almost throughout the primary school... If it weren't for the outstanding contributions made by his ancestors and fathers to Taixue, it is estimated that Cao Cao would have been persuaded to retire long ago.
Right now... Interesting, the fourth generation of the Cao family... Six-year-old Cao Shuo also wants to study in Taixue? What will he be like? Is it to break Cao Cao's record of "crane tail" for nine years? Or like Cao Song... Standing proudly as a "scholar"?
Thinking of this, a group of Taixue Hongru became very interested.
Soon, though, they started shaking their heads...
It seems, thinking too much... This little doll? How is it possible to pass their assessment?
Six? Entering Taixue Primary School? Hehe... How do you listen to it, how do you think it's a complete joke... Thinking of this, a group of instructors whispered.
"Assessing a child? Why is Chief Cai so excited? ”
"You don't understand that, do you? I heard, this time... But Chief Cai made a bet with the eunuch Cao Jie..."
"Huh? Bet? ”
"Haha, if this Cao Shuo can't pass the entrance exam of Taixue, the monthly salary owed to us by the imperial court will be settled."
After a conversation, some teachers couldn't stop the joy and excitement on their faces, and they couldn't afford to open the pot at home... Whether you can get the monthly salary or not depends on how to make it difficult for this little child!
"You two, be merciful," an older faculty member reminded in a whisper. After all, he is the grandson of his former colleague Cao Song, so it's good to be stumped, don't fall into the well... Cao Song's face still has to be given. ”
Cao Song has a good reputation in the circles of Confucianism and scholars, and he is in the disasters of the party that are frequently staged by the Han Dynasty. These Confucian scholars and princes, Cao Song can help if he can... If you can cover up, you can cover up, plus... He was previously a doctor of Taixue School of Economics... is regarded as his own person, and it is for this reason that Cao Song is also very open in the circle of scholars and Confucians.
"Colleagues."
Suddenly, a low, restrained voice came out... Everyone closed their mouths all of a sudden, and Cai Yong spoke..."We are here to assess students, everyone needs to have a fair attitude, don't bury students, and can't lower the qualifications for admission, do you understand?" ”
"What President Cai said is extreme...", almost in unison...
Despite all the reasons, Cai Yong is very cautious when it comes to teaching and educating people, and of course, he is also very curious... Cao Cao, who was vigorously optimistic about the last Taixue chief Qiao Xuan? His son Cao Shuo? What will it look like?
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It can be seen from afar that many people gathered at the entrance of Jinwu Lane.
I heard that Cai Yong, the head of Taixue, and several teachers came to Caofu... Cao Song was very solemn and greeted him here early in the morning.
"Chief Cai, I didn't expect... Assessing my grandson, I bother you to come to the door in person. "Cao Song's posture is very low...
"Lord Cao... Let's get straight to the point! Cai Yong's eyes were like torches, and he didn't seem to plan to stay for a moment, "That six-year-old Cao Shuo? Where? ”
Cao Song stretched out his hand. "Chief Cai, please, all the great Confucians, please."
Cao Song took Cai Yong and walked briskly towards the main hall, and with him, one after another teachers followed.
Cao Shuo was arranged here early in the morning... When they enter the door... Cao Shuo is still holding the book, reading it word by word... A keen and studious look.
Cai Yong glanced at Cao Shuo, delicate and handsome... He is much more handsome than his father Cao Cao, but he is not dressed luxuriously like other noble children. It can even be said that Cao Shuo's dress is not glamorous, and there is a small patch on his clothes.
A pair of childish eyes stared at the bamboo slips tightly, reading them with relish, and occasionally nodding... It's like having an epiphany, it seems... Didn't notice the arrival of their gang...
Seeing this, Cai Yong... couldn't help but nodded, no wonder Cao Jie strongly recommended this childish child to him.
I don't hear anything outside the window, and I only read the books of the sages... At this age, this concentration alone can be called "teachable"!
"Shuo'er, don't read... Come here, I've seen Lord Cai Yong, the chief of Taixue, and all of you Hongru of Taixue..."
Not...
Hearing his grandfather Cao Song's words, Cao Shuo turned his head... Which one is a childish cheek, the big eyes blinked, looked at everyone with curiosity, and immediately arched his hand. "Student Cao Shuo has seen Lord Cai Yong and all gentlemen."
Call... No stage fright.
Six? In the face of so many people, there is not the slightest timidity... Cai Yong and the other teachers have another impression of Cao Shuo - bold.
"Hahaha..."Cai Yong smiled with a wisp of his beard and asked curiously. Bub? What book are you reading? He noticed that the bamboo slip in Cao Shuo's hand was very thick... It can be seen from afar that the font is a small seal in the pre-Qin period... It's very old-fashioned.
"This is "Han Feizi"!" Childish words, a bit of a snarky tone...
But as soon as the three words "Han Feizi" came out, Cai Yong was stunned... Even the erudite scholars behind him were stunned.
You must know that "Han Feizi" was a Legalist leader in the Warring States Period... Han Fei's collection of works, the core of which emphasizes the rule of law in order to use people...
Such unfathomable thoughts, not to mention this dry erudition, even Cai Yong can't fully comprehend it...
But now... The six-year-old Cao Shuo in front of him? Unexpectedly... Reading with relish? The essential... He doesn't look like he's pretending, uh... This...
"Why do you choose to read the Legalist's "Han Feizi"? Isn't it good to read the Confucian classics? Cai Yong asked.
I don't blame Cai Yong for asking.
During the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, he deposed a hundred schools of thought and respected Confucianism... Confucianism has become the official textbook of the Han standard... Six-year-olds don't read Confucianism, but they learn Legalism... This may not be good for his future.
Hearing this, Cao Song was about to stay in a cold sweat... He was afraid that Cao Shuo's words would be amazing... What do you say again, that the Confucian classics have been read in full? I'm done! Only the Legalist classics remain!
To be so immodest...
I'm afraid it's going to make the Hongru present laugh off their big teeth.
Cao Song's right hand kept covering his heart... Pray, pray... I thought in my heart, grandson, the people in front of me are all erudite people, low-key... Don't keep it low!
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