The so-called discernment is similar to the debate competition in later generations, which needs to have a topic.

Point the topic first, then solve the problem, advance layer by layer, and express their respective views. Everyone can see that the eldest grandson Wuji appeared on stage, which meant kicking the field. But no one expected that after he came up, he would raise a question that made everyone dumbfounded.

What is benevolence and righteousness?

This has almost touched on the origins of Confucianism.

Confucianism has six virtues: wisdom, faith, holiness, benevolence, righteousness, and loyalty.

Among them, benevolence and righteousness are the foundation of Confucianism. Since the sage Confucius, what is benevolence and what is righteousness has been entangled endlessly, and various views have arisen.

To be honest, after the eldest grandson Wuji asked such a question, it made Li Yanqing a little confused. He didn't even know what the eldest grandson Wuji wanted to do? If we only discuss the words 'benevolence' and 'righteousness', I am afraid that we will not be able to achieve results after discussing them for a lifetime.

Xu Jingzong smiled slightly, and his mouth gushed endlessly.

He is also a Confucian, and he is naturally no stranger to Confucian thought.

But I saw that he was foaming at the mouth, quoting scriptures, and talking about the Tao. Even Xue Shu, Kong Yingda, Yan Xiangshi and others, who had always been ashamed of him, couldn't help but nod secretly. In terms of talent and learning, this Xu Jingzong can get a middle jinshi, which shows his level; But if it's about character...... When Kong Yingda and Yan Xiang, they looked down on Xu Jingzong very much. It is a sacred thing to write a book and say it. Although Xu Jingzong's actions, Kong Yingda and others are not too clear, but they are more or less aware of some news, so they are very dissatisfied.

However, Xu Jingzong has Li Yanqing's secret support behind him, and his means of doing things are hidden.

Therefore, Kong Yingda and others can't get evidence. Moreover, the content of "Two Han Annihilations" compiled by him is really not bad. For some sensitive characters, Xu Jingzong will bring them with Spring and Autumn brushwork. As the saying goes, say but don't do, believe and be ancient. I have only compiled it according to the records in the historical sources and have not commented on it. Of course, more people will be commented on by Xu Jingzong, whose words are so spicy that they are frightening.

Who can say that Xu Jingzong did something wrong?

'Telling but not doing' is the method of Confucius Sage compiling scriptures and history.

Do you dare to say that this method is wrong? As to why it is not commented, the reason is simpler: I don't know how to comment.

The implication is: if you are not convinced, you will comment.

Confucianism also has the saying of 'moderation', which emphasizes restraint. This kind of commentary on the ancients is thankless. Kong Yingda and others don't want to do it, and they don't want to do it. But you can't deny that someone needs to comment on it. So Xu Jingzong appeared...... Kong Yingda and others will not take over this hot potato.

Compiling the Notes on the Sages has been very painstaking. This offending matter, let Xu Jingzong preside over it!

However, although Kong Yingda didn't say anything about it, she was a little contemptuous of Xu Jingzong in her heart. This is also the reason why when the eldest grandson Wuji stood up to challenge Xu Jingzong, none of these people came forward to stop him. The eldest grandson Wuji listened quietly, as if he was impressed by Xu Jingzong.

However, whenever Xu Jingzong talked about the key point, the eldest grandson Wuji would ask questions to interrupt.

It's like playing in later generations, when the game was going smoothly, the opponent paused, and the rhythm was interrupted. Once this rhythm is interrupted, it is not easy to recover. Xu Jingzong's face gradually became ugly, and the question of the eldest grandson Wuji, from the general question of 'benevolence and righteousness' at the beginning, extended to specific matters. And the questions are getting more and more spicy and unacceptable.

"The public side only quoted the words of Confucius, the gentleman is the first, and the Taoist is born.

But what is the 'original' of the public? What about the 'way' of the public? Zi said: It is better to be a gentleman and a Confucian, not only a villain. But I don't know, is the public Confucianism a gentleman? Is it a villain? ”

Xu Jingzong's cheeks twitched, and his face turned pale.

From the previous question of Changsun Wuji, he had already realized that the spearhead of Changsun Wuji was directly aimed at his conduct.

If he says that he is a gentleman, then he will definitely be cited by the eldest grandson Wuji to the rumors of "Annihilation Note". No matter whether he can explain it or not, he will lose face on this unicorn platform. If he says he's a villain...... I'm afraid that I won't want to stay in Qilintai in the future.

Confucianism, the idea of a gentleman, a far villain, how can he gain a foothold?

This guy is taking himself into the ditch step by step......

Xu Jingzong secretly smiled bitterly: He is another guy with a sense of justice. I haven't experienced the tempering of the world, how do you know that it is not easy to survive?

He pondered for a moment, pondering what to say.

At this moment, there was a round of applause from the crowd.

The applause rang out very suddenly, so that everyone couldn't help but follow the sound. saw Li Yanqing wearing a green shirt, wearing a jade belt around his waist, standing on the doorstep, smiling and applauding.

"Childe!"

"Yes, it's the goose boy......"

"Wrong, it's a man from Li County."

In the crowd, whispers suddenly sounded.

Xue Shui and the others got up one after another and bowed their hands to Yan Qingyao.

Li Yanqing said with a smile: "The two of them are wonderful, and Yanqing has also benefited a lot. Gentleman and villain, I have a word, I don't know if I should say it?

I remember that "Zuo Biography" said: The gentleman knows the big and the far, and the villain knows the small and the near.

Now this sentence is the conclusion of the feast...... The two gentlemen are both erudite people, and the eldest grandson has grand ambitions and lofty intentions; Brother Xu has gone through twists and turns, and he also knows that a porridge and a meal are not easy to get. Yi said: The world has the same end but different paths, the same and a hundred considerations. I opened the Qilin Pavilion today, which is exactly what I mean: I wish to be taught by the people of the world, my way. Now I heard that all the kings were discerning, and I was very happy to say it. Guy is not alone. ”

Kong Yingda got up and asked, "But I don't know what Li Xiannan is asking for?" ”

"My way, ten years ago, I also had it, I don't know if Xue Dalang still sent it?"

Li Yanqing said goodbye and looked at Xue.

After Xue Shu was stunned for a moment, his thin cheeks immediately revealed a hint of a smile.

He arched his hand, "Xue Shu still remembers it vividly. ”

"However, eight years ago, I went to Shuzhong, met the sages and got the teachings, and made a grand wish.

This is also the foundation of my opening of the Kirin Pavilion. Today, I heard that the kings talked about the Tao, so I suddenly opened my mouth, so I will make this grand wish with you, and hope that you will encourage you. ”

With Li Yanqing's title, his reputation is far better than that of the people in the Qilin Pavilion.

He inadvertently diverted the topic, which aroused everyone's curiosity.

Even including the eldest grandson Wuji, all the scholars of the Qilin Pavilion said in unison: "I wish to hear the grand wish of Li County's man." ”

"Get a pen and paper."

Li Yanqing laughed and walked onto the Qilin Terrace.

Li Chunfeng held a book of Taoism and hurriedly followed behind him.

He took the pen and paper from the hand of a scholar and spread it out on the bookcase; On the side, the little Shami Hongren also stepped forward under the signal of Daoxin. I saw him roll up his sleeves and gently grind the ink. Li Yanqing raised the pen and pondered for a while, and after dipping himself in a thick ink, on the snow-white rice paper, Long Feifeng Wu wrote a line of big characters.

Since Zheng Shi'an's death, Li Yanqing has rarely had ink treasures.

Even the nomination of Qilintai is from the hands of Ouyang Xun, a contemporary calligrapher.

At that time, Yan Xiangshi once asked him, why did he write more inscriptions than himself? Li Yanqing replied: My grandfather died and had no intention of writing a book. At the same time, this word is born from the heart, Qilintai is a sacred place, seeking the way of the sages, how can it be inscribed with a sad heart? It's better to be smart...... Among Ouyang Xun's calligraphy, regular script is the most.

His pen power is magnificent, the structure is unique, and it is called 'European style' in later generations.

At that time, Ouyang Xun happened to be in Luoyang, so he was gladly ordered to write the word 'Qilin'.

Whether it is Yan Xiangshi or Kong Yingda, they are all very yearning for Li Yanqing's words. Now that Yanqing has left words in public, he naturally has a strong interest.

They gathered around, looked at the handwriting on the rice paper, and gradually changed their faces.

Xue Shui said softly: "Establish a heart for heaven and earth, and establish a life for the people...... For the sake of the saints, for the sake of eternal peace. ”

Everyone gasped together, looking at Li Yanqing's gaze, it seemed to be different. After Yanqing finished writing, he glanced at Hongren and Li Chunfeng beside him, his heart moved, and he wrote: On March 16, the twelfth year of the Great Cause, Li Yanqing returned from Taimur Mountain, and he was touched by the Qilin Pavilion.

Hongren studies ink, and Chunfeng serves the pen. Leave this sixteen words, and encourage the bachelor of the Kirin Pavilion!

Li Chunfeng's eyebrows suddenly fluttered, and Hongren couldn't help but smile.

This is the famous goose boy, half of the inscription, can leave his name on it, even if it is a person with advanced cultivation, he will be moved. What's more, at this time, Li Chunfeng and Hongren were still children. How can you be unhappy about this kind of thing?

But Li Yanqing didn't expect that seven of the eight people standing on the Qilin Platform at this time were collectively called by later generations: Seven Bachelors of the Qilin Pavilion.

and gave birth to a person, which also left a deep imprint in the history books

****

After nightfall, Li Yanqing and the eldest grandson Wuji returned to Gong County together.

Along the way, the eldest grandson Wuji was sullen and didn't seem to be in a high mood.

He tried to speak several times, but when the words came to his lips, he swallowed them back. Yan Qing didn't ask, and hurried all the way to his home.

Li Yanqing already knew at this time that Mrs. Gao's mother and daughter were here!

And Dou Fengjie also came to Gong County together.

It's just that when I returned to the mansion, it was getting late, and Mrs. Gao was already resting. The eldest grandson Wujian also went to bed early, and Li Yanqing did not disturb them.

instructed Mao Xiaonian to prepare some meals, and he pulled the eldest grandson Wuji and Dou Fengjie to drink in the pavilion by the lake in the backyard.

"Fengjie, I remember that you wrote last year that you had been appointed as the general of Yingyang Mansion in Yangshan Town, how did you have the kung fu to come to me?"

Yangshan Town, located under the rule of Qiongdu County, is also the only military government of the Sui Dynasty in southern Shu. It is on the south bank of the Dadu River and is the bridgehead to Yuewang County. The Eagle Yang Mansion has an Eagle Yang Lang General, and an Eagle Strike Lang General is set up below. Under the Eagle Strike General, there are three generals, Changshi, and Bing Cao, and further down, it is the four-level military system of regiment, brigade, team, and fire. Dou Fengjie has the merit of pacifying the people of the mountain, and then participated in the war against the Yue Wangfei head barbarians, and made great achievements.

In addition, Dou Liang served as the county guard of Meishan County, and had a close relationship with Duan Zhongkui, the governor of Shu County, so Dou Fengjie easily became another general.

To be honest, Dou Fengjie's surname is not suitable for the Duzhen side.

In other words, he is not the kind of person who can lead troops to fight and stand alone. But if he is asked to do things specifically and deal with details, he is a good hand. Dou Rail also knew his son's surname Bing, so he didn't plan to let him be the main general. Hugh looks at the bandits now, but under the rule of Bashu, it is extraordinarily calm, which can be described as a happy land.

Dou Fengjie's face flushed, and he was a little twisted.

"My father has set me a family business, and I am here for this family business this time."

"Family?" Yan Qing couldn't help but inquire curiously: "I don't know which lady is it, there is this blessing?" ”

"Hmm, it's Tang Guogong's seventh daughter, Li Yongjia."

Li Yongjia?

Li Yanqing had never heard of this name. Unexpectedly, Dou Fengjie finally married Li Yuan's daughter. This goes around and around, and the relationship with himself is getting closer and closer.

"This Li Yongjia, how is his conduct? What does it look like? ”

Dou Fengjie scratched his head, "How do I know? This matter was agreed upon by the third uncle and Tang Guogong. You don't know that the third uncle's second son, Dou Dan, was widowed the year before last, so the third uncle discussed with Tang Guogong and married Tang Guogong's second daughter Li Yongning to Dou Dan. By the way, I also finalized my family affairs.

I went to Taiyuan this time for this purpose. ”

"You're going to Taiyuan?"

Yan Qing frowned, and said softly: "The road to Taiyuan now doesn't seem to be very stable. If you only bring four followers, I'm afraid there will be danger. ”

"It's okay, my uncle has already arranged it, and when I get to Hedong County, the Tang State Guild will send someone to pick me up.

Lu Chisong, the county commander of Hedong County, has a good relationship with Tang Guogong and my uncle, and has sent someone to wait for me in Wen County. I'm going to leave for Bishui Pass early tomorrow morning...... By the way, I heard that Pei Dalang is now a general of Niu Zhukou Eagle Yang Lang, you let him pick me up at the pass. ”

Dou Fengjie's third uncle is Dou Kang.

Li Yanqing laughed when he heard this: "What's so difficult about this? I'll send someone to Niuzhukou to deliver a letter later, and let Pei Yuanqing pick you up in Bishui. ”

"I heard that he is also married?"

"Well, I married Xie Lizhu in Yangxia last year.

Not only him, Lao Xu also got married and married Hongyi's sister. Hongyi probably got married next year, and the daughter of the Lingnan Feng family. ”

"So everyone...... All married! ”

Dou Fengjie nodded with a smile, with a little envy in his tone.

But at this moment, the eldest grandson Wuji put down the wine glass.

"Yanqing, you did it on purpose today, right?"

Li Yanqing smiled slightly, picked up the wine jug, and filled him with a glass of wine, "Wuji, are you finally willing to speak?" Hehe, I've been waiting for you to ask me. ”

The eldest grandson Wuji's face changed.

"So, you really did it on purpose?"

Li Yanqing nodded, "So to speak." ”

"You ......" Eldest Sun Wuji was a little angry, "Do you know that Xu Jingzong compiled the Delusion Note and tarnished your reputation?" ”

"I know."

The eldest grandson Wuji opened his mouth wide in surprise, looked at Yan Qing, and said softly after a while: "You know? ”

"Of course I do...... Mowgli, Fengjie is not an outsider, and I won't hide it from you. When you went on stage, I didn't understand why you went up. But later, I understood what you meant. Do you want to get rid of Xu Jingzong in order to protect my reputation? ”

The eldest grandson Wuji said: "Since you know, why do you want to ...... Wait, this thing ......"

Li Yanqing smiled and nodded, "That's right, I'm secretly fueling the troubles." ”

"Why?"

"Do you know how much it costs me to open the Qilin Pavilion every year?

Do you know how much I have to invest every year to appease those displaced and hungry people? Wuji, I can tell you that in the past three years, my investment has been almost Xingyang, Yingchuan, Liangjun, and Dongjun...... The four county treasury revenues. If there was no Xu Jingzong, what would the Xingyang you see now look like? Let me describe it for you, starving everywhere and banditry. The people will change their children and eat ......"

The eldest grandson Wuji was silent.

"What are you talking about?"

Dou Fengjie asked curiously.

Li Yanqing ignored him, but stared at the eldest grandson Wuji, and said in a low voice: "If it weren't for Xu Jingzong, I'm afraid I would have ...... by now Mowgli, I know your kindness, and I also know that you have high ambitions.

But there are some things that someone has to do. Xu Jingzong is a talented person, and he is willing to bear the stigma for me, how can I not use it? To tell the truth, what I compiled "Notes on Annihilation" was to collect money. There are so many delusions in this world that there are too many to count. They can plunder the people's fat and ointment, so why can't I squeeze the ointment out of them to pacify the people? I know you will say that a gentleman loves money and takes it in a proper way. But the problem is that I only know the gentlemen who starve to death, but I do not benefit the people...... Now I am writing "Notes on Annihilation", and maybe in a hundred years, I will be among them.

But I don't regret it...... I can do whatever it takes to achieve a noble end. I still remember what I said today at the Kirin Pavilion: Make a life for the people. How do the people make their lives? Without him, it's just enough to eat and clothe yourself. ”

The eldest grandson, Wuji, fell into silence and didn't know how to speak for a long time.

"What is a gentleman?

Meng Fuzi, can he be a gentleman? ”

The eldest grandson Wuji nodded, "Master Meng can be a gentleman." ”

Li Yanqing smiled.

He picked up a glass of wine and tapped the dishes lightly with the silver chopsticks in his hand: "There are many chickens next door?"

How could a beggar ever have a second wife?

At that time, there was Zhou Tianzi, what did they say about Wei Qi? ”

This time, even Dou Fengjie understood, and his face suddenly changed greatly......

(To be continued)