At this moment, Wang Shi sat a little straighter, pulled his cheeks together, and raised the posture of "Changyi Wangfu" again.

Seeing this old Confucian appearance, Liu He couldn't help but smile dumbly, and immediately asked Fan Ke, who was standing on the side, to prepare tea.

In a matter of moments, tea and water were served.

Liu He invited Wang Shi to sit on the case, and still held the gift of a disciple to offer tea to Wang Shi, and Wang Shi also deserved it.

This scene turned out to be somewhat similar to the night when Wang Shi made trouble in the palace of Changyi: the people were the same, the tea was similar, and they were also in the palace.

That night, Liu He revealed for the first time to Wang Shi, whom he didn't like, the idea of wanting to be emperor in the south.

That night, Wang Shi realized for the first time that although he was dying, he should still do some practical things.

That night, Wang Shi took his old slave Mo to set a trap and kill the fine work of King Guangling.

This situation seems to have happened yesterday.

After thirty years of tea, the two of them got a moment of rest, and the heart that had just argued with Wei Xian finally became calmer.

Finally, Wang Shi couldn't get enough of putting down the empty teacup in his hand, which was still slightly hot.

Wang Shi shook off the non-existent dust on his wide sleeves again, and finally spoke.

"Confucianism and the Confucian classics are naturally the Five Classics made by Zong Zhongni, but there are many Confucian sages, and there are Zixia, Zisi, Mencius, and Xunzi who wrote books and established ......."

"In today's Han Dynasty, there are many works written by the sages and Confucians, and the great and natural ones can be called Confucian classics, but

There are only five Confucian classics recognized by the court. ”

Liu He knew that in the Han Dynasty, the scope of the Confucian classics was very narrow, and many of the thirteen classics in later generations had not yet obtained the qualifications of the classics.

Just like the famous "Mencius" in later generations, it was not until more than a thousand years later in the Two Song Dynasty that the great Confucian Zhu Xi was raised to the status of the classics.

"The warp, the weaving of the longitudinal silk is called the warp, there must be a warp and then a weft, so the three outlines, five constants and six arts are called the common scriptures of heaven and earth." Liu He nodded and said.

Wang Shi was stunned for a moment, but he didn't expect that the Son of Heaven also studied this boring and obscure exegesis.

"Your Majesty is very knowledgeable, and his explanation is quite thorough and complete." Wang Shi praised, and felt more and more that the Son of Heaven was talented.

"I understand a little." Liu He said with some embarrassment, where is his high opinion, Xu Shen's "Shuo Wen Jie Zi" of the Eastern Han Dynasty is clearly written.

Plagiarizing the academic achievements of future generations, Liu He is always a little unbearable, but it is about to come to the critical moment of the debate, I am afraid that he has to "copy a lot, copy hard".

"In today's Han Dynasty, whether it is official or private, the most respected is the 'Five Classics' - "Poems", "Books", "Rites", "Yi", "Spring and Autumn".

"The sages and Confucians of the past dynasties studied the 'Five Classics', and then divided them into different teacher and family ......"

"What is the teacher law and what is the family law?" Liu He heard what he hadn't heard, and hurriedly asked.

"Your Majesty can think that the teacher is the beginning of a faction, and the family law is a subdivision under the teacher's law."

Wang Shi explained this, and it seemed that the Son of Heaven was already a little confused, so he simply used "Spring and Autumn" as an example.

"Spring and Autumn" is divided into three classics, "Ram", "Gu Liang", "Zuo's" ......"

"Dong Zhongshutong "Ram", starting from him, "Ram" was established as an official school, so Dong Zhongshuzhi said that it was a teacher's law."

"Then the disciples carefully explained the meaning of Dong Zhongshu's "Ram", and it can be divided into various ram schools."

"The teacher law is higher than the family law, and the Confucian students should respect the family law and respect the teacher law, which can only be interpreted and cannot be changed, otherwise it is a great rebellion!"

"But there are big and small in family law."

"In the final analysis, the teacher and the big family law are the big factions, and the small family laws are the small factions." Liu He said.

"Your Majesty can understand it the same way."

When Liu He heard this, he had a clearer understanding.

This means that you don't need to worry about those scattered and messy small family laws, you only need to debate the "teacher law" and the important "family law", and you will win a hundred wins.

"Wang Fu, then dare to ask the doctor's officials, what are the major schools of Confucianism?" Liu He asked eagerly.

"Your Majesty's question is wrong, all the doctors and officials are just one person pushed out by the major Confucian factions, what Your Majesty wants to ask is, what are the major Confucian schools in the world?"

"Please give me advice." Liu He's originally somewhat chaotic thoughts gradually became clearer.

"In today's Taixue, there are a total of five classics and seven divisions that have been appointed as doctoral officials."

"There are a total of five Confucian classics that have been established as official studies, namely "Shangshu", "Book of Changes", "Spring and Autumn", "Book of Songs" and "Book of Rites".

"But "Spring and Autumn" is divided into "Spring and Autumn Valley Liang Biography" and "Spring and Autumn Ram Biography", and "Book of Songs" is divided into "Qi Poems" and "Lu Poems".

"So, in today's Han Dynasty, there are seven influential Confucian schools?" Liu He asked.

"Exactly." Wang Shi replied.

"Wang Fu, please tell me again, who are the doctors and officials of these scriptures now, and who are the most profound Confucians of the various factions behind them?" Liu He asked.

"The doctoral officer of "Shangshu" is now vacant, and the previous doctoral officials are all from the Xiahou clan, the former doctoral officer is Xiahou Jian, and the great Confucian behind him is his uncle Xiahou Sheng."

Liu He heard this and remembered that the uncle and nephew were sentenced to prison by themselves a few months ago, and then they were secretly atoned by themselves, and they also followed Wang Shi to help him proofread the scriptures.

Although they don't know that "Chu Ji" is the pseudonym of their own son of heaven, they have received their own "favor" in the matter of atonement, and they will not oppose themselves for the time being.

"Xiahou Sheng's uncle and nephew, do you still follow Wang Fu to check the scriptures that I copied in ink?" Liu He asked tentatively.

"That's natural, it's been almost half a year, and they haven't left the house for a single step." Wang Shi smiled inscrutablely, as if he knew what the Son of Heaven was going to ask.

"That'...... Can I think that this Xiahou clan will not stand up against it? Liu He asked again.

"Your Majesty, that's exactly the case." Wang Shi smiled and praised.

"Then do they already know that I am the 'Chuji' in the scriptures?"

"Your Majesty has explained that the old man is not allowed to reveal the joints, so the old man does not dare to reveal it to them."

"Good, good." Liu He nodded a little weakly, it is always a good thing to have fewer enemies.

In this way, the "Shangshu" faction does not pose much threat for the time being.

"Dr. "I Ching" is Tian Wangsun, "I Ching" is a rising learning, Tian Wangsun is a founder of the school, there are not many supporters, he himself is the great Confucian of this school." Wang Shi then explained.

"Tian Wangsun, I still remember that Xiahou Sheng made trouble with Confucianism that day, and he stood on my side......"

"Later, although he was the first person to oppose the popular version of the Confucian scriptures in the court, he did not seem to be strong, and I thought that he would not be the central figure in this debate......"

"Wang Fu, do I still have some truth in guessing?"

After Liu He finished analyzing the passage by himself, he looked at Wang Shi and asked seriously.

"Your Majesty guessed correctly again, a few months ago, after Your Majesty announced the ruling on the scriptures in the court, it was he who sent someone to send a letter to the great Confucians of the world."

"In this way, I don't need to worry too much about the enemy army along the way of the I Ching, at least not the strong enemy I have to face."

"Exactly." Wang Shi touched his beard and said proudly, very satisfied with the meticulous mind of the Son of Heaven.

"Wang Fu, please go on."

"The doctoral officer of "Lu Shi" is Xue Guangde, an old student, but there is also a great Confucian in "Lu Shi" who is Wei Xian." Wang Shi said.

"Then who is bigger Wang Fu or Wei Xian?" Liu He laughed quite a little and made a harmless joke.

Wang Shi was not angry or annoyed by the sudden arrival of the Son of Heaven Meng Lang, but laughed twice in understanding, and then gave his own answer.

"Wei Xian learned from Jiang Gong and Xu Sheng, and Lao Chen learned from Xu Sheng and Xu Sheng, and the two of us are half classmates......"

"If you talk about being an official and fame, it is naturally Wei Xian's high reputation, after all, the old man is a left official." When Wang Shi said this, he was a little desolate and a little relieved.

At first, Liu He didn't understand why Wang Shi had such contradictory expressions, and it wasn't until he remembered that Zuoguan was a subordinate official of the princes that he understood the deep meaning.

After completing his studies that year, Wei Xian directly became a doctoral officer, stayed in Chang'an, and got the opportunity to teach "Poems" to Emperor Xiaozhao, and then rose to prominence.

But Wang Shi went to Changyi and became the teacher of two generations of Changyi kings - not only "wasted" his life, but also lost the opportunity to return to the court.

In the final analysis, Liu He's father and son turned out to be the stumbling block for Wang Shi to become an official - if it weren't for Liu He's inheritance of the temple, then Wang Shi would probably have to stay in Changyi's "poor countryside and refuge" for the rest of his life.

Thinking of this, Liu He suddenly stood up and bowed in front of Wang Shi.

"Your Majesty...... This is unacceptable! Wang Shi was a little stunned, and hurriedly stood up to dodge.

"The criminal Liu He pleaded guilty to Wang Fu, he abandoned his studies in the past, and he was even more disrespectful to Wang Fu, which is really a great rebellion, and today he apologizes to Wang Fu......"

"Please sit down in peace and accept this gift." Liu He said unusually resolutely.

When the elderly Wang Shi heard these words, his already hard heart shook suddenly, and he choked up for a while, and finally couldn't speak, and nodded with satisfaction.

The Son of Heaven has really grown up.

Liu He bowed three times in a row, and then sat back on the couch under Wang's repeated urging.

"In this way, this "Lu Shi" faction can be regarded as my great enemy?" Liu He asked Rongrong.

"Your Majesty, don't worry, although the old man's reputation is not as high as that of Wei Ge, but ......" Wang Shi smiled slyly like a naughty child.

"But the students taught by the old man are better than Wei Xian!"

Liu He thought that Wang Shi was comforting himself again, and he just wanted to say goodbye, but after seeing the other party's cunning gradually turn into complacency, he finally understood.

This sentence of the king is a pun!

"Wei Xian's knowledge is only passed on to the sons and nephews of his relatives, and the best one is his son Wei Xuancheng......"

"I am old and talented, but I didn't waste time in Changyi, and I also taught a lot of students......

"Xue Guangde, Zhang Changan, Tang Changbin, and Chu Shaosun are all students of the old man, and their talents and learning are all better than Wei Xuancheng, and they can all start a sect and leave the sect in the future."

When Liu He heard this, some vague knowledge appeared in his mind.

Wang Shi's words just now were correct, Xue Guangde, Zhang Changan, Tang Changbin, Chu Shaosun, and Wei Xuancheng all started sects.

In this way, the "enemies" of the "Lu Shi" faction are only strong on the outside, and only the Wei father and son oppose them, and the rest of the people have become their own reinforcements.

Although the father and son soldiers went into battle, but Wang Shi brought that group of students, this "Lu Shi" faction is considered two to five, and the advantage is in me.

Liu He felt another burst of ecstasy in his heart, but he still suppressed this excitement, and asked Wang Shidao again: "Wang Fu, are a few senior brothers willing to help me?" ”

"Hehe, before Your Majesty came to Chang'an, the old man wrote a letter to them, and if you dare not support Your Majesty, the old man will expel them from the division." With a wave of his hand, the king has the style of a general.

Liu He thanked Wang Shi again and asked him to continue, while he hurriedly continued to pour tea for Wang Shi.

In the rising steam, Wang Shilian drank two large cups of tea poured by the Son of Heaven, wiped his mouth, and then continued.

To Liu He's surprise, Wang Shi did not continue to say "Qi Poems", but first said "The Book of Rites".

"The doctor of the Book of Rites is Hou Cang, and he is also the most famous Confucian in this faction, and he will definitely become the help of His Majesty." Wang Shi directly gave the conclusion.

However, Liu He was very puzzled, he only remembered that Hou Cang was not young, he was also in his sixties, and he was very silent in the court.

And I haven't talked to him alone, and that trick will not be used in the future, "I don't know my life", how can he be my help?

"Wang Fu's words, I don't understand a little, I hope Wang Fu will make it clear."

"Hehe, does Your Majesty know who is the person who started the "Book of Rites"?"

"This ...... I don't remember. Liu He said truthfully.

"It's the late Confucian Xiahou Shichang, and this Hou Cang is a student of Xiahou Shichang."

Liu He suddenly remembered!

Before Wang Shi went to Changyi to become a prince, this Xiahou Shichang was the prince of Changyi ordered by Emperor Xiaowu!

Moreover, Xiahou Shichang is also Xiahou Sheng's uncle!

After calculating from both sides, Hou Cang actually has some relationship with Liu He, at least let Xiahou Sheng persuade Hou Cang to try to keep him neutral!

"Wang Fu, in this way, the "Book of Rites" faction, I don't have to worry?" Liu He said with a burst of joy.

"Exactly, not only that, the "Qi Poem" faction, Your Majesty doesn't have to worry about it."

"Why did Your Majesty say that?" Liu He asked very puzzled.

"Because this Hou Cang is not only proficient in the "Book of Rites", but also a giant in the "Qi Poems" faction, the doctor of "Qi Poems" is a student of Hou Cang." Wang Shi said with a smile.

"And Xiao Wangzhi, whom His Majesty is going to reuse, is also his student, and he can also be persuaded from it, and the three-pronged approach will definitely make him support His Majesty."

Referring to some of the information just said, Liu He immediately understood the joints.

This entire Confucianism was analyzed by Wang Shi in this way, and the context immediately became much clearer.

And Liu He finally realized that he was not without roots.

This is the prominence of the Son of Heaven or the princes and kings, who have been born to occupy an excellent position in the power structure, and the network of relationships that are difficult for ordinary people to reach has long been built in secret.

Liu He never thought that in the Confucian forest that he was so unfamiliar with, there were so many "connections" hidden.

They may not be on Liu He's side because of the old bonds and feelings, but at least they will not come out to sing against each other without scruples.

What's more, the Son of Heaven has an old relationship with them, and helping the Son of Heaven can be regarded as helping themselves.

But Liu He hadn't been happy for too long, and suddenly he had some other worries, and the idea of unifying the scriptures in his heart became even more firm. (End of chapter)