Sinjeong, South Korea.

In the Zhaoren Palace, Han Wangran breathed a long sigh of relief while enjoying the massage of the beauty behind him. It is only at such a moment that he can temporarily put state affairs behind him.

Queen Ji Miao teased while being satisfied with her skills: "The king is worried about state affairs again? ”

Speaking of state affairs, Han Wangran sighed helplessly, "I know now, Confucianism is really powerful!" ”

Ji Miao smiled even more proudly, and the strength in his hand also increased by three points, and said, "Your Majesty, you are the king of a country!" Be called a lonely man. Otherwise, those imperial historians will not have to advise you! ”

Han Wangran snorted disappreciably, the disdain on his face was clearly visible. "In front of everyone, I call myself a widow and a widow. But now there is no one else left and right, who knows if you don't say that I don't say it? Isn't it, Miao'er? ”

Ji Miao's face suddenly turned red, but a different kind of love surged in her heart. Han Wangran knew that his queen didn't say anything on the surface, but in his heart he liked to call him like this, and immediately kept talking about Miao one by one, which made Ji Miao embarrassed and angry.

"The king just said that he was annoyed by Confucianism, but the old master Confucius provoked the king again?" Although Ji Miao likes Han Wangran to call herself like this all the time, she is thin-skinned after all, so she immediately changed the topic. As for the old Confucius she said, he is Kong Shang, a descendant of Confucius.

Han Wangran smiled very reluctantly, "Do you know the first thing Kong Shang did when he arrived in Yangzhai?" ”

"Well, I really don't know. Listening to the king's tone, it must be very interesting! Ji Miao said with a grin.

"You know the situation of Yingchuan County, right?"

"I know, I heard Xunzi's name when I was in Jicheng! That's a Confucian celebrity! The sacrificial sake of the former Jishita School Palace! Wait, Confucius is a descendant of Confucius, isn't it? Ji Miao covered her mouth and said in shock.

Han Wangran nodded and said, "When Old Master Kong went to Yangzhai. Xun Junshou went to greet him. After all, Confucius is famous all over the world, and Xun Junshou also went to Qufu to study when he was young, and paid him a disciple salute. Unexpectedly, Old Master Kong was furious as soon as he got out of the car. ”

"Why?"

"Because Xun Junshou didn't wear Confucian clothes! Old Master Kong felt that Xun Junshou was disrespectful to him and was very rude. So in front of everyone. The Xun Junshou scolded so that the nose is not the nose, and the eyes are not the eyes! Although our Xun Jun Shou was annoyed, he could only endure it. This is the filial piety that Confucianism emphasies. ”

Ji Miao nodded, and said with some sympathy: "This sounds like this, Xun Junshou is a little pitiful. However, the age of Master Confucius is there, young people, respect the elderly. ”

Han Wangran thought that Xunzi, who was over forty years old, had actually become a young man in Ji Miao's mouth, and couldn't help but laugh dumbly. "And that's just the beginning. Miao'er, do you know that there are hundreds of schools of thought, and the two schools of Confucianism and Mo are the most prominent, and these two families are also the most powerful! ”

"Confucianism emphasizes self-cultivation, Qi family, governing the country, and leveling the world, which is the three provinces of my body and the three provinces, which is actually very similar to the Mohist love and non-attack. However, I feel that it is a little unrealistic in this troubled world. Ji Miao said frankly.

"Hehe, I didn't expect my Miao'er to see the problem very clearly. But. The two Rumo families are now the two largest factions in Yingchuan Academy. In Yangzhai, it is better to say that Chen Ju, the representative of the Mo family there, is biased towards 'work'. Confucius came to him for debate. A big win, of course! All of a sudden, the morale of the Confucian scholars in the academy was greatly boosted! However, Old Master Kong was not satisfied, he had already released his words to have a debate with the Mo family. Depending on the time, they will come to Xinzheng today. ”

"Is the king worried about the dominance of the Confucian family?" Ji Miao, who was well-behaved, heard Han Wangran's off-string sound.

"Miao'er still knows me!" Han Wangran praised Miao'er again. looked at the queen who was flushed again, and said proudly: "In my opinion, both Confucianism and Mohism are a little idealistic, what is needed in this troubled era is power, and it is a good strategy to enhance national strength for a while." Their ideas lack reality. Like Confucius and Mencius, who traveled around the world and were depressed all their lives, they did not admit that what they did was wrong, but attributed it to the king's ignorance. ”

"Then the king also sent Old Master Confucius all the way to Xinzheng, this is too unkind!" Ji Miao pretended to have a disdainful expression.

"What the hell am I! Obviously it's invited, okay! The state of Lu has been destroyed by the state of Qi, and the old master of Confucius has annoyed the king of Qi by eating the ancients. I obviously saved Master Kong, Miao'er, you arrange me again, beware of serving your husband's family! ”

Ji Miao's face turned even redder, and the family law that Han Wangran said was too embarrassing. Fortunately, there was no one around to listen, otherwise Ji Miao would really want to find a crack in the ground to get into.

Han Wangran deliberately showed a squinting look, and it wasn't until Ji Miao took a sip that he retracted.

"Will the king go to pick up Old Master Kong and his party later?" The reason why Ji Miao asked this was because he knew that although the king did not appreciate the practices of Confucianism, he was afraid of the influence of Confucianism. Wang Shang is now bent on increasing the influence of Korea and establishing an image of respecting teachers. Therefore, it was an excellent opportunity for Master Confucius to come to Xinzheng to participate in the first court meeting.

"Go! Why not! However, the widow will not go to the city gate to meet him, I will just wait in the palace! Ha ha! Although Han Wangran knew that he would not be preached when he saw Old Master Kong, he still agreed to come down for the sake of his image. However, Han Wangran was tricked.

In fact, it is not impossible to go to the city gate to greet him, but such a posture is too grand, and Han Wangran is afraid that the ministers and the people will mistakenly think that they respect Confucianism and even change the order every day.

At the West City Gate, Prime Minister Zhang Ping and his entourage shivered in the cold wind. Today is the third day of the first lunar month, and in the usual season, I should be in a warm house with a stove and a little wine. Now he has to welcome Yang Zhai Kong Shang and his party. Sometimes, Zhang Ping still felt that Han Wangran was too indulgent to literati, but he studied under Confucianism and came to greet Master Confucius.

Fortunately, this torment did not last long, and a long carriage appeared in Zhang Ping's field of vision. Kong Shang withstood the bitter cold and looked at the tall city in front of him. Although he hadn't seen Han Wangran yet, Kong Shang was yearning in his heart. I have also traveled around the world, and the road conditions in South Korea are the best, such a flat road is called a cement road by Koreans, and I heard that it was invented by Han Wangran. However, the path of skill is a small path after all, and his goal is to cultivate Han Wangran into a king of inner saints and outer kings.

The people of Li that Kong Shang saw along the way. All of them praised Han Wangran. This made Kong Shang feel that he had a good chance to fulfill the unfulfilled wish of his ancestors. However, a good Yingchuan Academy has been made a little smoky. Kong Shang felt that when he saw Han Wangran, he would definitely give him a good advice.

However, after seeing Prime Minister Zhang Ping greet him in person at the city gate, Kong Shang was still moved to tears. Decades ago. When I traveled around the world, there were still more than a dozen countries in the world. But no country can give itself such high etiquette. Even small countries like Chen and Cai, who are the most solemn to themselves, are just sending a doctor to introduce themselves to the palace. How can there be a prime minister like South Korea, who makes the prime minister at the head of a hundred officials brave the cold to greet him.

"Master, the king is dealing with political affairs, and he can't take a break for a while, so I will receive the master. Please don't blame the Master! Zhang Ping said apologetically.

"It doesn't matter! Anyway! The sand is blind! Kong Shang waved his hand and wiped his tears with his other hand.

Zhang Ping smiled and asked, "Does the master go to meet the king now or go back to the mansion that the king arranged for the master first?" ”

Thinking of Han Wangran's enthusiasm, Kong Shang certainly couldn't wait to meet Han Wangran. Although the heart is urgent. But Old Master Kong's face was calm, and he said unhurriedly: "The old man is not tired, and it is still early, so let's go to see the king first!" ”

"Good! Then please move and come to the car in front of you. This was specially arranged by the king, and it was more comfortable. Zhang Ping made a gesture of please.

The people under the carriage also respectfully saluted Master Confucius.

Old Master Kong suddenly felt that there was light on his face, and his face flushed with excitement, and he was extremely happy. But he is a great Confucian after all. is the eldest, and he also returned the gift decently at the moment. Only then did he go to the front carriage under the guidance of Zhang Ping.

"Master, please sit on the right!"

Old Master Kong didn't even dare to say it, and the right side was the most honorable position. After all, he is an ordinary scholar, but the other party is the minister of a country, which is really a bit rude.

Zhang Ping smiled and said, "The king said it." Even if he came to greet the Master, the Master should sit in this position. Zhaohou takes Shen as the appearance of harmlessness, respects the teacher, and has the rule of Korea. Seeing the sages and thinking together, the king respects the master. Why not. Besides, I studied under Confucianism, and the master is a Confucian sage, so if I don't treat him with courtesy, how can I set an example for all officials? ”

When Master Kong heard this, he was greatly relieved. The truth is true, Zhang Ping insisted, and could only reluctantly accept it. But my heart is more and more moved. Xinzheng in the third year of junior high school was very lively, and the people saw an old man with a red face who was actually accompanied by the prime minister himself, obviously a distinguished guest. At the moment, he was also whispering, looking at Old Master Kong from time to time with envious and jealous eyes. Although Confucius didn't know what they were talking about, he was very useful.

But as he walked, Old Master Kong's face became embarrassed. Old Master Kong pointed to the common people who were busy repairing the houses not far away and said, "Prime Minister Zhang, what kind of clothes are those people wearing?" ”

Zhang Ping took a look and found that it was a few farmers working in new clothes, and explained with a smile: "That is the costume that the king wants to promote, presumably the people think it is convenient to do things, so they make it themselves!" ”

Old Master Kong frowned, and said unhappily: "This is obviously Hu Fu!" ”

Zhang Ping was dumbfounded, indeed, the next thing South Korea is going to implement is Hufu. However, this is mandatory promotion in the army, and as for the people, I believe that after seeing the benefits of wearing Hu clothes, the people of Li will know what to do. For the barbaric Hu people, Zhang Ping was very clear about Confucianism's contempt for him, and the attitude of Confucius Lao Confucius speaks for itself.

But although Zhang Ping was stubborn and stubborn in slandering the old master Confucius, he said respectfully: "It is more convenient to wear Hu clothes to march and fight, and the king intends to implement it in the army, as for the people, let it be." ”

Only then did Old Master Kong relieve his anger. Zhao Guo is powerful because of Hufu riding and shooting, and Master Kong will not turn a blind eye to the benefits. Now Han Wangran is exhorting the whole people to practice archery, and Master Confucius is very much in favor of it, one is archery is one of the six arts of a gentleman, and the other is turbid, which can also enhance the national strength.

Facing the old master Confucius, who still looked displeased, Zhang Ping only felt that it was a kind of torment. Fortunately, soon the royal palace arrived. Zhang Ping was relieved and brought the old master Confucius into the palace with the eunuch order.

At this time, Queen Ji Miao had already left the Zhaoren Palace, so when the old master Confucius and his entourage came to the Zhaoren Palace, Han Wangran was indeed working hard to write and correct the chapters. There were even a few officials of considerable rank standing aside, answering Han Wangran's inquiries from time to time.

"Sir, you're here!" Han Wangran smiled brightly, then clapped his hands, and said to the official beside him: "This is the dean of our Yingchuan Academy, the descendant of Confucius." Mr. Confucius Ming! Confucius was proficient in the six arts, read history books, and was a great Confucian at that time. In the future, whether you are educating your children or improving yourself, you must ask Confucius for advice! ”

Several ministers looked at the old man in front of him who was still displeased with the anger on his face and still displeased, but asked the king to accompany the smiling old man, and immediately saluted.

Seeing that the king praised himself so much, it was not easy for Old Master Kong to put on a stinky face anymore, and he also returned the salute one by one. Wait for the ministers to retreat. Only Han Wangran and Master Kong were left in the main hall. Even Prime Minister Zhang Ping rushed back to the Prime Minister's Office! There is no way, the new law is at the most critical moment, and anyone can relax, but the officials cannot.

"Master! That is true. Since the widow succeeded to the throne, it was discovered that many people were illiterate. If you can't read and write, you can't talk about learning, and you can do things with half the effort. Zi said: The people can make it, and they can do it; Not to make. Know. Only a saint like Confucius never tires of learning. Teach tirelessly. After the master was Confucius, he must have inherited Confucius's last wish. Therefore, the widow wanted to ask the master to do the widow a favor and educate the people. After speaking, Han Wangran looked at Kong Shang expectantly.

Kong Shang really didn't disappoint Han Wangran. Even if Han Wangran didn't say this, Kong Shang planned to take the initiative to ask Ying. Now Han Wangran took the initiative to put it forward. Kong Shang only felt that he was valued, and he was really flattered. Accustomed to the attitude of other kings, he suddenly met a king who admired him, Kong Shang was excited, and he also said that the last wish of the ancestors could be fulfilled. This responsibility is so heavy. Be careful!

So, Kong Shang owed a deep debt and said solemnly: "The king is so loving, although Shang is dull, he is willing to serve the king!" ”

Han Wangran hurriedly helped up Kong Shang, who was nearly seventy years old, and said humbly: "Master is very polite!" It is the honor of the widow to have the help of the master, and it is the honor of Korea! ”

Kong Shangqiang held back his tears, and the scene of the loss of honor in front of the monarch looked up to the sky and sighed: "The old decay is already in the last years, and the king has given such a heavy responsibility, which is the honor of the old decay!" ”

Han Wangran sighed for a while, and Kong Shang's emotion was very reasonable. Like Confucius, Mencius, and Zhuangzi, how many people run between the nations, just for a comfortable ambition but have no wishes. Compared to them, Kong Shang was lucky. However, the luckiest one is Xunzi. Thinking of this, Han Wangran couldn't help but sigh because the fate of many of his people had been changed.

However, after the old master Confucius finished sighing, his tone changed, and he said: "Since the king values the old decay so much, the old decay eats the king's fortune and is loyal to the king. Here I have to say that the king is not! ”

Han Wangran's heart sank, knowing that Old Master Kong's stubbornness had come up again, he immediately put on a sincere appearance and said, "Please give me advice!" ”

Old Master Kong was very satisfied with Han Wangran's attitude, and said: "The king set up Yingchuan Academy in Yangzhai, it must be regarded as Taixue, right?" ”

Han Wangran nodded, and Old Master Kong had an expression that was not what I expected, and said with some anger: "Since it is Taixue, why does the king still set up a farmer's house, a Mo family, a Zongheng family, and a merchant in Yingchuan Academy?" The major affairs of the country, only worship and Rong, it is enough to set up Confucianism and soldiers. ”

Looking at the other party's angry appearance, Han Wangran was really worried that Kong Shang would faint, so he immediately smiled and explained: "Master, the son said: Enough food, foot soldiers, and the people's trust." Guan Zhong also said that Cang Liao knows etiquette and knows honor and disgrace when he has enough food and clothing. This agriculture is the foundation of the country, and the widow thinks that he has to pay attention to it. The way of business, communication is not there, and it benefits all people. The skills of the Mo family, the vertical and horizontal peeps, are all needed by the country! Mount Tai does not reject fine soil, so it can become its high; The rivers and seas do not choose a trickle, so they can be deep. What does the Master think? ”

Old Master Kong snorted coldly and said dissatisfiedly: "Why is that Confucian? ”

Han Wangran smiled, pointed to his chest and said: "Confucianism takes benevolence as the heart, follows the general trend of nature in the world, and educates all the people!" ”

Old Master Kong's expression softened slightly, since Han Wangran affirmed his core position in Confucianism, he was magnanimous and allowed them to come in! However, I had long seen that the Mo family and the farmers were unhappy, so I took the opportunity to transform it. Old Master Confucius didn't know that Han Wangran also had such an idea and wanted to transform Confucianism!

The two talked in the hall for a while, and soon shifted the conversation to the new law being implemented in South Korea.

"Your Majesty, I heard that you promised the people of Li that you would set up a school in each village within three years?"

Han Wangran nodded and responded, "That's true!" However, when the widow set out to do it, he realized the difficulty! That's when I thought of the gentleman who cares about all the people in the world. Such an important task cannot be accomplished by a person who is not worried about the country and the people like Mr.! Han Wangran slapped a small sycophant!

Old Master Kong seemed to be very useful, but he still said sincerely: "The king's intention is good, but this manpower is a big problem!" ”

Han Wangran waved his hand and said, "The treasury is tight right now!" The widow is willing to give the taxes of the Shaofu and fully fund the great cause of the gentleman! Mr. put it down, even if the widow is frugal, he will not miss the construction of the school! As for manpower, at the moment, we can only start from the Zhaoxian Hall, but this is also to quench the thirst. In the end, it depends on Mr. and Mr. Students! ”

Old Master Kong was moved to tears, this time he couldn't stop the tears, and immediately made a deep move. (To be continued......)

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