Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Brothel and the Way of Governance
Zhang Fuzi was slightly taken aback and then stroked his beard, saying, "After the ceremony of apprenticeship, I will teach you the scriptures and clarify your doubts
Li Tianzong chuckled lightly and said, "Being a teacher is a major event in life. How can I do it casually? If the master can solve my doubts, I will naturally worship him as my teacher with sincerity. If I am puzzled by this, I cannot worship you as my teacher
Upon hearing these words, Zhang Fuzi's face became even more stern. Who didn't know that Zhang Yizong was a great scholar in the world, and taking a disciple would prove himself? What a great deception! At that moment, Zhang Fuzi snorted and turned to look at Li Jing. He thought Li Jing would stop talking, but unexpectedly he remained indifferent.
Li Jing pretended not to see Zhang Fuzi's gaze and took a sip of his tea. He saw that his son seemed to have changed, so of course he wanted to see what was going on and not stop Li Tianzong.
Zhang Fuzi had no choice but to remain calm and ask, "What is it that you don't understand
Everyone in the hall looked at Li Tianzong and saw him smile slightly. He pointed to the portrait on the altar in the hall and asked Zhang Fuzi, "What do you think of Confucius, sir
The teachers all looked puzzled, not knowing what Li Tianzong meant by this. Does Kong Sheng still use them to evaluate? Isn't this young master Li really stupid. The teachers all found it funny, and with the intention of watching the excitement, they waited patiently for Zhang Fuzi's answer.
With a slight cough, Zhang Fuzi picked up his tea bowl and took a sip, saying, "Confucius is an eternal sage and a model for all ages! We, the world, should learn from Confucius' teachings, cultivate ourselves, and consider ourselves gentlemen. As Meng Sheng said, if we are poor, we should focus on our own well-being, and if we reach our goals, we should also benefit the world
The teachers cheered one after another, and Huang Bo and Huang Fuzi smiled and said, "That's right, this statement coincides with mine." Zhu Li and Zhu Fuzi were also unwilling to fall behind and agreed, saying, "It's a heavy responsibility and a long way to go for us to pass on the Confucian classics and teach the Tao
Li Tianzong's expression remained calm and unchanged. After receiving praise from the masters, he nodded as if enlightened. Suddenly, he looked at Li Ji standing in the corner and waved at him, asking, "Li Ji, what do you think of Confucius
The masters were angry, even Li Jing frowned. Li Ji was just a lowly servant. In this group of Confucian scholars gathering in the scripture hall, where could there be any place for him to speak? Besides, do we need him to evaluate Kong Sheng? This is truly blasphemy against saints!
Zhu Fuzi slammed the chair and angrily said, "What's the point of this, nephew
Li Tianzong smiled at him and said, "Master, be patient. Although Li Ji is a servant, he is quite knowledgeable." He gave Li Ji an encouraging look and said, "Li Ji, tell me, what do you think of Confucius
At this moment, everyone's gaze shifted to Li Ji, and the servant immediately felt uneasy all over, like a thorn in his back. With a drum beating in his heart, he walked into the hall and bowed to the other masters, murmuring, "I think Confucius is
Li Ji, there's no need to be nervous. Just say it straight! "Li Tian spoke in a gentle voice.
After receiving several encouragements from the young master, Li Ji finally regained some composure. He slightly bent over and gave a thumbs up, praising him, "I think Confucius is highly talented, knowledgeable, knowledgeable, virtuous, and has a profound understanding of heaven and earth. He is the most virtuous and holy person, immortal
Okay, it's all about your flattery skills! Li Tianzong felt good in his heart, and a fox smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Upon hearing such praise, the faces of the masters turned better. Zhu Confucius smiled and said, "Indeed, there is no discrimination in education. Even this slave knows the benevolence of Confucius!" Huang Confucius continued to caress his long beard and looked at Li Jing, saying, "Mr. Li's family tradition is truly admirable, to the point where even this servant has a broad mind for learning
From the praise of the two masters Huang and Zhu, it can be seen why Huang Bo's status is higher than Zhu Li's. Zhu Li praises the dead, while Huang Bo praises the present. It goes without saying who is more likable.
Li Ji giggled and scratched his head, with a shy yet proud expression. His eyes intentionally or unintentionally glanced at the other slaves in the Confucian hall. Not everyone can be praised by the master.
Li Tianzong waved his hand and asked Li Ji to step down. He turned around and looked at Zhang Fuzi, saying, "It seems that Confucius is truly a great sage. From the gentleman to the servants, everyone speaks highly of him and admires him very much
Zhang Fuzi said, "This is nature
Li Tianzong took two steps forward and smiled, saying, "I have a sentence in the Analects that I don't understand. Could you please explain it to me, sir?" Zhang Confucius nodded, and Li Tianzong read, "Zigong once asked Confucius," What kind of person is Guan Zhong? Huan Gong killed Gongzi Jiu and couldn't die, and then he treated him. "Confucius replied," Guan Zhong treated Huan Gong, who ruled over the feudal lords and conquered the world, and the people have received his gifts to this day. Xiao Chu Zhong, I have been sent to the left! How can we forgive the actions of ordinary men and women, who have been punished in the ditch, and not know it
Zhang Fuzi stroked his white beard and pondered for a moment, saying, "What you just said is from the fourteenth chapter of the Constitutional Questions in the Analects." He looked a little pleased and continued, "It means that Zigong asked Confucius Saint:" Guan Zhong cannot be considered a benevolent person. Qi Huan Gong killed Gongzi Jiu, but he did not die for him. Instead, he became the prime minister of Qi Huan Gong. How can a great person silently commit suicide like an ordinary woman
Li Tianzong nodded with a sudden realization and gave a thumbs up to Zhang Fuzi, smiling and praising, "Sir, you are highly talented and have such a clear understanding of classics, which is admirable
Zhang Fuzi finally changed his donkey face and smiled. He chuckled and said, "Do you have any doubts in your heart
Not yet. "Li Tianzong shook his head, with a look of learning on his face, and frowned," May I ask, Master, who exactly is Guan Zhong who deserves such praise from Confucius
The masters only regarded him as having doubts and seeking knowledge, but Li Jing secretly felt that something was wrong. When did his own child become so eager to learn, and in such an occasion, he was able to laugh and talk freely. Something's wrong!
Zhang Fuzi said, "Guan Zhong is also a great sage. He was a high-ranking official of the Qi state during the Spring and Autumn Period. With his assistance, the Qi state became prosperous and the people were strong, and Duke Huan became the first hegemon
I see, sir, you really deserve to be rich in five carriages for studying! "Li Tianzong praised again, and Zhang Fuzi's face was even kinder. He also heard the young master of the Li family say," As soon as Mr. Jing said it, I remembered another line from the Analects. Confucius said that Huan Gong's nine alliances with the feudal lords were not achieved through military force, but entirely through Guan Zhong's achievements. This is Guan Zhong's benevolence! Am I right, sir
Zhang Fuzi nodded and said, "Exactly, this is where Guan Zhong's benevolence comes from
Li Jing next to him was even more puzzled. How could this scoundrel know this? It used to be a bit difficult for him to recite the first chapter of the Analects.
Li Tianzong exclaimed in amazement and took a deep breath, "How can Guan Zhong use his own benevolence to reduce killing and allow the people to live and work in peace and contentment? He is truly a great saint of benevolence! Even Confucius, the eternal sage and teacher of all ages, admires him. It seems that Guan Zhong is also an eternal sage and a model for our generation!" He looked at Huang Fuzi and then at Zhu Fuzi, saying, "Do you think so, esteemed masters
All the teachers nodded in agreement, and Li Tianzong finally asked Zhang Fuzi. There's nothing wrong with this statement, "Zhang Fuzi nodded after a moment of contemplation and replied," That's right, Guan Shengxian is exactly the person we follow in our footsteps
Just say it's good! A faint smile of success appeared on Li Tianzong's face, and he suddenly shouted loudly, "I know one more thing -" Everyone's eyes were focused on him, and Li Jing saw his son smile lightly and say, "This brothel brothel was founded by Guan Shengxian
Wow! Everyone in the Confucian Academy was subjected to the technique of immobilizing themselves, and the teachers were all stunned. Huang Fuzi stopped stroking his beard, and Zhu Fuzi opened his mouth wide.
A gleam flashed in Li Tianzong's eyes as he stared closely at Zhang Fuzi, with a scholarly expression: "May I ask, sir, why did Guan Zhong, a sage praised by Confucius, establish this brothel? He established the lowly and obscene place you referred to
After the initial shock, Zhang Fuzi's originally smiling face had turned red and green, which was really ugly.
The brothel was indeed founded by Guan Zhong, and Zhang Fuzi just praised Guan Zhong, saying that he is a sage and that we should learn from the wise; But the words he used to criticize brothels are still there, what should he say? Zhang Fuzi picked up the tea bowl and took a slow sip, hesitating and stuttering for a while, but still didn't say a word.
The teachers below dare not say much now, afraid that this question will be asked to themselves.
Li Jing looked at his son, who was dressed in white and graceful, and couldn't help but exclaim to himself, "This kid is actually cheating on the masters! First, praise Confucius, and then use Confucius' words to praise Guan Zhong, using Guan Zhong's establishment of a brothel as an excuse to rebel against the army! This is a chain reaction that leaves Zhang Fuzi speechless and speechless, a good move to kill with a borrowed knife!" He felt both happy and surprised, both because Li Tianzong seemed to have undergone a complete transformation, not because Wu Xia Amon had left him behind!
Li Tianzong smiled slightly and said, "Even the so-called sages are wrong. Is it the fault of the sages to manage the establishment of brothels? Sir, please ask me to know
Strange, why would Zong'er speak up to solve this problem? Did he not just borrow a knife to kill someone earlier, it was just a coincidence? Li Jing was suddenly worried about gains and losses. He often hoped that one day, his son would suddenly awaken and move forward in the direction he prayed for. It couldn't be a coincidence!
Speaking of Zhang Fuzi, when he heard Li Tianzong's words, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and nodded, saying, "Hmm, this is the mistake of the sage. Even the sage is at fault. No one is a sage, who can be without fault? So I will forgive you for fighting with someone in the brothel
Exactly! Who has never been wrong? Those who have been wrong can change, and there is no greater goodness. "Zhu Fuzi nodded and praised goodness.
Li Tianzong smiled faintly and bowed to Zhang Fuzi, saying, "Sir, what I doubt in my heart is the way of governing the country with Guan Shengxian! How did he manage Qi, a small border country, to become prosperous and strong within three years, and make Duke Huan of Qi the first hegemon of the Spring and Autumn Period?" After that, he spoke up and said, "Sir, I learned from you
Well, what about this? "Zhang Fuzi stuttered, his relaxed expression becoming tense again. He was naturally fluent in explaining the classics and righteousness, but he was not very familiar with economics and military affairs.
Seeing him in a predicament, Li Tianzong said slightly anxiously, "Isn't it because the gentleman doesn't understand the way of governing the country?" His tone was extremely polite and courteous, showing his eagerness to learn.
Zhang Fuzi snorted lightly and a hint of embarrassment flashed across his face: "How could I not understand? Rule by etiquette, rule by filial piety, rule by reason
Li Tianzong read it again and asked, "Is it true that as long as these three rules are done well, the country will be prosperous and the people will be strong, and all the barbarians will submit?" Zhang Fuzi hesitated a bit, but Li Tianzong didn't give him time to think and asked sincerely, "Is that so, sir
After being questioned several times by Li Tianzong, and all the other teachers staring at him, Zhang Fuzi could only nod and say, "Exactly
Li Tianzong showed a "I see," turned to Li Jing, and smiled, saying, "Father, I have a question for you
Is this kid setting traps again? Li Jing was puzzled and let out a "hmm" to see what this kid was doing.
Li Tianzong asked, "May I ask my father, does the farmer cultivate crops with proper etiquette, so that the crops will grow on their own? Does the merchant trade with filial piety, so that everyone can earn money? Did General Yang reason with the Japanese people during his war in Japan, so that they could surrender and be defeated
He smiled and looked at Zhang Fuzi, saying, "If that's the case, then I must become a great general. When I go to the battlefield to kill the enemy, I will take out a copy of the Analects and recite it to the enemy camp, proclaiming the power of my new Song dynasty
Li Jing listened to his son's words with great joy and couldn't help but laugh. As expected, he was setting up traps again. Just now, he helped Zhang Fuzi clear the siege, but now he has unexpectedly defeated Fuzi's army!
Zhang Fuzi's face collapsed, and he trembled with anger. It was only then that he realized that the young master of the Li family had been pretending to seduce him and using his sophistry all along! He snorted angrily and pointed at Li Tianzong, saying, "You child, you are clearly misinterpreting my words
Li Tianzong looked innocent and asked Huang Fuzi and then Liu Fuzi, saying everywhere, "Do I have the intention of misinterpreting the gentleman?" After he finished asking, he ran away without giving anyone a chance to answer. Finally, he said to Zhang Fuzi, "Sir, you have left me extremely puzzled. The rules of propriety, filial piety, and propriety were all spoken by yourself. Where did I misinterpret them
What I said didn't mean that! "Zhang Fuzi angrily said.
Li Tianzong smiled and said, "Why isn't that so? You're just like what I said, just looking at the surface and not understanding the inner world! You are in charge of governing the country with sages, but what do you mean by governing with propriety, filial piety, and reason
Li Tianzong put away his smile, snorted coldly, and said, "If the people are not covered in clothing or food, even the most fundamental survival cannot be guaranteed; if the country is poor and the army is weak, how can we protect our hometown and resist foreign tribes? If we cannot protect our lives and the country, how can we govern with propriety, filial piety, and reason!" Without waiting for Zhang Fuzi to speak, he immediately said, "Only by making the people prosperous and the country strong can we enjoy the luxurious spiritual and ideological ideas
Li Jing nodded slightly over there, his eyes both pleased and surprised; And Li Ji was completely stunned. When had he ever seen the young master speak so confidently? The masters were all speechless, and Zhang Fuzi's face turned red, almost ready to speak, but Piansheng couldn't think of any rebuttal.
Sir, my question in my heart is how Guan Shengxian managed to ensure that the state of Qi had sufficient food and clothing in its granaries! "Li Tianzong replied with a faint smile," It's not just preaching or empty talk, but practical work to reform the backward system of Qi and vigorously develop industry and commerce! "Finally, he asked," Do you know how Guan Shengxian developed industry and commerce
Zhang Fuzi hesitated as he was about to speak, but Li Tianzong didn't give him a chance and quickly said, "The brothel
Everyone looked skeptical, wondering why it was related to brothels again. It was only heard that Li Tianzong said, "Guan Shengxian is truly a genius in governing the country! He established a brothel, which greatly stimulated the commerce of Qi! It was because of brothels that many wealthy merchants were attracted to Qi, and there were countless strange and talented people. It was their arrival that Qi became prosperous and strong
He sneered and said, "You just said that brothels are lowly places. You are extremely ignorant! If brothels were gone, could the country's commerce be so developed
Zhang Fuzi trembled all over, his face turning red and white, his eyes wide open, and his mouth twitching slightly: 'You, you...'
Li Tianzong looked solemn and said, "The brothel is ultimately just a place, and it's the girls inside who play a role! That's what you call the fireworks women!" He sighed and said, "It's these fireworks women who, regardless of their own innocence, contributed their youth and dignity in exchange for the development of the country's commerce and the happiness of the people! They are for the country and the people, with great kindness and righteousness. How could we wait for the corrupt scholars of old to forgive them
One sentence is equivalent to cursing all nine masters. Huang Fuzi, Zhu Fuzi, and others showed angry expressions, while Zhang Fuzi was furious but had nowhere to refute. It's really infuriating!
Li Tianzong let out another sigh and pounded his chest, saying, "If it weren't for these poor, respectable, and lovely fireworks women, the country would not be a nation, and the family would not be a home
You, you yellow mouthed child! "Zhang Fuzi finally patted his chair and stood up, trembling all over as he pointed at Li Tianzong.
This master has insulted him several times, but he doesn't need to be polite! Li Tianzong said in a low voice, "What I just said is just the contribution of brothels to national commerce. In fact, brothels have another extraordinary aspect, which is their contribution to culture
Li Tian took two steps and said, "How many romantic terms come from brothels and brothels?" "After ten years of dreaming of Yangzhou, I won the reputation of brothels." If there were no brothels, could Du Mu write such a beautiful sentence? Brothels are a place where poets and literati draw inspiration. Whether it's Li Du or poets of this dynasty, who wouldn't set foot in brothels
He sneered disdainfully and said, "Only those old and decadent scholars who only read scriptures all day long would ignorant think that brothels and brothels are lowly places
This is clearly a mockery of Master Zhang. Zhang Fuzi took a step backwards and fell back onto the Grand Preceptor's chair. He gasped for breath, his face lifeless, and pointed at Li Tianzong, his mouth contorted with anger: "Vertical, vertical
Li Tianzong laughed heartily and said, "Can you stand up
Ah... "Zhang Fuzi's eyes widened, his hand caressed his chest, and he almost fainted.
The faces of the masters were all ashen, and this Zheng could be considered a great scholar. However, he was left speechless by the young master of the Li family, which really cost them their face.
Although Li Jing was overjoyed, he secretly exclaimed that his own child had finally come to his senses! However, the current situation is a bit unsightly, so there's no need to talk about apprenticeship or anything like that. Li Jing coughed solemnly and said, "Zong'er, stop messing around
Li Tianzong clasped his fists and said sternly, "Father, I stepped into the brothel to gain inspiration in literature and ideology, and to conduct field investigations and research on the governance of the sages, so that I can contribute my own efforts to the Song Dynasty in the future!" He sighed lightly and said, "I earnestly ask for my father's forgiveness and understanding
You bastard, it's clear that you're seeking comfort and debauchery, and just set foot in that lowly place! "Zhang Fuzi gasped for breath, regained some strength, and immediately pointed at Li Tianzong for a scolding, his blood rising and his face turning red.
Are you still cursing? You brought this on yourself! Li Tianzong chuckled and snorted, "The sparrow knows the ambition of the swan! Such a person who only knows how to read poetry and classics to death, but has no right to preach to me!" He looked at Li Jing and decisively said, "Father, I will still go to brothels in brothels in the future. Where the Tao lies, even if there are millions of people, I will go
Dao is in the brothel, Dao is in the brothel!
Not only Zhang Fuzi, but also the other eight Fuzi were angry and spoke out against Li Tianzong, this yellow mouthed child. Zhu Fuzi's white eyebrows furrowed and he angrily said, "Child, why did you speak so disrespectfully? Nian Er is young, please apologize to Zong quickly, and I won't be blamed
Huang Fuzi also sighed and said, "Such a beautiful jade, how could my heart be filled with crooked thoughts
Li Jing had intended to speak up to clean up this mess, but seeing that his son, Zong Er, remained calm and composed without any fear or panic, he couldn't help but be greatly interested. He might as well see what Zong Er could do to deal with it.
rise together and expel sb? Li Tianzong smiled inwardly, and then I will engage in a verbal battle with scholars!