At this moment, Li Zhen, the king of Yue, who has always been known for his knowledge and diligence, stood up and said, "Master Kong, I also think that Emperor Wen of Han and Emperor Jing of Han are monarchs without virtue and righteousness. Emperor Wen of Han forced and killed his only uncle Bo Zhao, and Emperor Jing of Han killed Liu Bi (bi), the king of Wu, and other Han clan relatives after quelling the 'Rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms'. Since ancient times, 'the punishment is not a doctor, and the courtesy is not inferior to the people', even if those people are wrong, Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty cannot be so mean and unkind, and treat the emperor's relatives and relatives harshly. ”

Kong Yingda happily praised and praised: "His Royal Highness King Yue is thoughtful and sees the problem thoroughly, His Royal Highness King Yue is so knowledgeable, which is enough to prove that His Royal Highness King Yue is talented and diligent in learning." ”

However, Li Shimin, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty in the side hall of Hongwen Palace, sighed and said: "Kong Yingda is a generation of great Confucians, respects Confucianism, and abandons and arbitrarily accuses other doctrines. So many of my children of the Li clan in Longyou learned from him, and they were taught by Kong Yingda at a young age, only knowing that they were full of benevolence, righteousness, etiquette, wisdom and faith, without considering reality, without considering the people's society, these children will be the pillars of my Longyou Li royal family in the future, and they will be the important ministers of my Tang Dynasty. ”

Other students in the Hongwen Hall also echoed Kong Yingda's evaluation of Li Zhen, the king of Yue, and said that they wanted to learn from Li Zhen, but Li Zhi smiled and did not say a word.

After everyone had expressed their thoughts, Li Zhifang stood up and said to Kong Yingda: "Master Kong, what they said is wrong, and it is very wrong. Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty are actually a generation of masters.

When Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty were in power, the Han Dynasty had just experienced many years of war, the people's livelihood was withering, the people had no surplus food, and there were worries about food and clothing. I don't think they were doing anything wrong at the time, but they were actually very wise. ”

Li Zhi's words made Li Shimin, the Tang Emperor in the side hall of Hongwen Palace, his eyes suddenly light up, and he couldn't help nodding again and again.

Li Zhi continued: "Master Kong, although Confucianism is good, it is not necessary to use Confucian ideas to govern the country at all times, but should be chosen according to the situation, according to the change of the situation.

Just like Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty, the most important problem to be solved is the survival of the common people. When the people's survival problems are solved, when they can eat enough and dress warmly, then talk to them about the Confucian concepts of benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and faith, they are willing to listen, and at that time, it is the right time for Confucianism to prosper. And in history, a generation of male lord Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty did just that, when the country was rich and the people were strong, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty adopted a generation of great Confucian Dong Zhongshu's 'depose the hundred schools. The Confucian concept of 'respecting Confucianism' was extended to the whole country to restrain the words and deeds of the people.

As for Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty, he forced to kill his only uncle Bo Zhao, and Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty killed Liu Bi (bi), the king of Wu, who rebelled. It is even more meritorious than demeritorious, which is conducive to the community.

A king, what he has in his heart should be the country and the country. For the sake of the stability of the country and the peace of the people, everything else can be abandoned. Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty's uncle Bo Zhao, relying on his identity, unscrupulous, repeatedly violated the laws of the Tang Dynasty, and committed illegal acts, and the Han clan relatives such as Liu Bi, the king of Wu during the time of Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty, rebelled against the imperial court and threatened the Jiangshan Sheji, if these people are not eliminated, then where will the court law be placed? Where to place the country? Where do you place the people of the world? 'Punishment is not a doctor, and the courtesy is not inferior to the common people' is even more nonsense, in front of the court law, everyone is equal, how can there be any doctor and common people?

Not to mention, the exploits of Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty, they implemented the policy of rest and recuperation, and for more than ten years, the entire Han Dynasty was rich and strong, and there were almost no major wars. When Emperor Wen succeeded to the throne, the people's livelihood withered, the people were displaced, and they often had to worry about clothing and food, but the national treasury could not come up with money and food to relieve the people. It is precisely because Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty have always implemented the policy of rest and recuperation, and when Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty succeeded to the throne, the world was rich, the people had no worries about food and clothing, the grain in the granary was also full, and the copper coins in the treasury were also stored for too long, and the ropes used to string the copper coins were rotten. It is precisely with the money and grain accumulated by Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty for many years that it became the material basis for Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty to conquer the Xiongnu and pacify the Quartet. It can be said that it was the painstaking efforts of Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty that slowly accumulated that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty achieved his great reputation and martial arts in history.

Therefore, I think that Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty have made great contributions to the society and the people of the world, and they are Ming Jun and good emperors. ”

Li Shimin, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty in the side hall next to the Hongwen Palace, nodded again and again, and his heart recognized Li Zhi's evaluation of Emperor Wen of Han and Emperor Jing of Han, but in his heart, he had some doubts.

In the Hongwen Palace, Kong Yingda nodded again and again, but shook his head and said angrily to Li Zhi: "King Jin, what you said has some truth, but it is a little crazy. The speech, ideas, and insights are bold and novel, but they are contrary to the teachings of the Confucian saints. ”

Soon, the Tang Emperor Li Shimin returned to the Taiji Palace and summoned Kong Yingda alone.

Li Shimin said to Kong Yingda: "In the future, for Li Zhi, the king of Jin, you don't always use that set of Confucian concepts to restrain him. I still agree with Li Zhi's insights, ideas, and remarks of King Li Zhi, and I will continue to pay attention to his studies. ”

Kong Yingda said bitterly: "Your Majesty can't be like this." His Royal Highness the King of Jin is talented, diligent and studious, if he is often constrained by my Confucian philosophy, and his ears and eyes are touched, then it is entirely possible for His Royal Highness the King of Jin to become a great Confucian with excellent character and accept the worship of ten thousand people. Your Majesty, it is forbidden for the ministers to use Confucian concepts to restrain His Royal Highness the King of Jin, the one who harmed His Royal Highness the King of Jin and led His Royal Highness the King of Jin astray. ”

Li Shimin sneered and said: "Master Kong, my Tang Dynasty is full of talents, but is it still a great Confucian?" Do you know what my Datang lacks the most now? ”

Kong Yingda asked puzzledly: "There is no shortage of Confucianism, what is missing?" ”

Li Shimin said loudly: "There is a lack of a prince, there is a lack of a prince of the Tang Dynasty who has both ability and political integrity, and can provoke the heavy burden of my Tang Jiangshan Sheji in the future." ”

Kong Yingda was stunned for a moment, and he didn't dare to say anything more. (To be continued.) )

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