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Fei Yuanlu hurriedly said: "There is still a shortage of great scholars to teach. If the superintendent can give lectures in the mountains, the scholars of the academy will definitely make great progress."

Cai Maode said with a smile: "Hanzhu Mountain is rich in culture, I am nothing more than an axe."

The two marched forward together, followed by several people behind them.

One of them, with a strong physique, a long sword hanging from his waist, and a bookcase on his back, seems to be Cai Maode's personal follower.

On the way up the mountain, Cai Maode suddenly asked, "What is the reaction of the students of Hanzhu Academy to the cancellation of the preferential exemption by the imperial court?"

Fei Yuanlu replied: "The state has treated scholars favorably for more than [-] years, and now Taicang has no money and grain, and scholars should share the country's worries."

Cai Maode was too lazy to ask any more questions.

When I came to the gate of the academy, there was a piece of paper on the wall beside the gate.

Cai Maode walked over to check, and suddenly looked strange and asked, "All people in the world are born equal, which great scholar in the academy is this masterpiece?"

Fei Yuanlu replied: "What an arrogant boy did has already caused public outrage. The court should not be convicted for his words, and the academy should do the same. The old man plans to hold a debate tomorrow, so that the boy will debate with the teachers and students of the academy. If he loses, I will blame him for making corrections, and no more bizarre remarks. If he can refute the teachers and students of the whole school, he is a prodigy, and he can be allowed to develop."

"This method is very good, I should take a look at it." Cai Maode was very interested in this.

Fei Yuanlu was waiting for this sentence, and immediately hit the snake with a stick: "Although this matter is absurd, it is really rare. Can the superintendent write an essay to remember it?"

Cai Maode turned around abruptly, staring at Fei Yuanlu with a half-smile but not a smile.

Fei Yuanlu was more than 20 years older than him, with white hair and numerous wrinkles. At this moment, he had a flattering face and pleading eyes.

Cai Maode's heart softened and he sighed: "Forget it, I will write an article."

Fei Yuanlu straightened his clothes and bowed straightly.

This article is very important. It was written by the deputy envoy of the school, and the topic of debate is controversial. It will definitely make the Hanzhu Academy famous.

At the same time, there is another deep meaning, involving the grievances of the predecessors.

Wang Yangming's father was Wang Hua, and Fei Hong was a student of Wang Hua.Fei Hong's cousin Fei Cai is Lou Liang's grandson-in-law, and Wang Yangming is Lou Liang's student.

In the chaos of King Ning, Wang Yangming took Fei Hong to overthrow King Ning.

In terms of personality, Fei Hong highly respects Wang Yangming.Academically, Fei Hong was very resistant to Wang Yangming.Politically, Fei Hong resolutely suppressed Wang Yangming.

The conflict between the two parties stemmed from the handling of King Ning, that is, who should the prisoners be handed over.

Later, Fei Hong prevented Wang Yangming from coming back, and suppressed Wang Yangming's promotion.Eight months before Wang Yangming's death, Fei Hong took the initiative to show his love, and the two sides reached a settlement on the surface.

Because of these, Wang Yangming's disciples and grandchildren never wanted to see Fei's family in Yanshan.

If Cai Maode can write articles for Hanzhu Academy, it means that his faction accepts the Fei family.

When he got a positive answer, Fei Yuanlu said happily, "Inspector, please come in."

"Please." Cai Maode no longer declined.

Times have changed, and the grievances and grievances of the seniors have long since faded, and the two walked through the gate of the academy hand in hand.

The man with the sword in the back did not follow immediately, but carefully read the articles on the wall.Sometimes smiling, sometimes frowning, and finally thoughtful.

This person, named Zhu Zhiyu, is a scholar from Yuyao.

However, when Fei and Cai entered the academy, they bumped into a group of students.

"I've seen the mountain chief!" The students saluted one after another.

Another student recognized Cai Maode: "Meet the Master (Master)!"

Fei Yuanlu bowed his hands in return and asked, "You are in a hurry, where do you want to go?"

A student said: "The imperial court has cancelled the preferential exemption for students. I will go to the governor together. I intend to join the name and ask your majesty to take it back!"

Another student said: "Since the superintendent is here, we will not be far away. Please help the superintendent to hand over the memorial!"

"Bullshit!"

Fei Yuanlu immediately reprimanded: "The cancellation of the special exemption for students was an imperial order two years ago, and Jiangxi has only delayed it until now. You can make your Majesty take back the decree by shunning a few of you talented people?"

A student said excitedly: "Shan Chang, the student comes from a humble background, and all depends on Fei's financial support. But students also have to support their families, so the whole family cannot rely on Fei to survive. There is not much food for two stones, but for the students, it is the family. The life-saving food. Now that the imperial court has canceled the preferential exemption, hundreds of thousands of students in the world, such as students who are so poor, who does not feel chilled? The government of this chaotic country is also!"

Fei Yuanlu was speechless.

Cai Maode sighed: "Give me your memorials."

"Thank you sir!" The students were overjoyed.

Cai Maode said again: "I only help you to pass on to the General Secretary. I can't guarantee whether His Majesty can see it."

The students were instantly saddened, and then became more and more resentful, thinking that Chongzhen was a faint-hearted prince.

It's about self-interest, so it's no wonder if you don't hold grudges!

But Emperor Chongzhen had no choice, he had to make money to maintain the situation.

Take the third year of Chongzhen as an example, the first time the Ministry of Household requested a fu, the emperor directly refused.After half a year, there was really no money in the treasury, so the emperor could only bite the bullet and agree.

Not much was added, 0.003 taels per mu of land.

However, it was added once a few years ago. How can ordinary people hold up?

The south is slightly better, after all, the yield per mu is higher.

The land in the north is barren and has suffered from droughts year after year, which almost drove the farmers to death.

The policy is implemented, and the whole country is blooming.

Shanxi was directly bombed, and peasant uprisings erupted.

In Beizhi, Henan, and Shandong, there are more and more white lotus followers.

At this time, Chongzhen sent confidant eunuchs all over the country in order to control the army.

When the eunuchs took office, their first priority was to make money and exploit the soldiers together with the civilians and military generals.Within a year, mutinies broke out in five provinces, namely Shaanxi, Shanxi, Henan, Huguang, and Sichuan—many of which were instigated by military attachés to give the newly arrived eunuchs a disgrace.

Compared with these chaotic situations, what are the two stones of Xiucai?

The students bowed their heads in despair, and one said, "That madman preaches equality between the good and the cheap, but we scholars are not as good as the slaves. Look at those tyrannical slaves, which one is not dressed in fine clothes, and I and other scholars can only eat chaff. Vegetables. Now that there are no preferential exemptions, I want to be equal to the slaves."

"Why do you have to be angry? We can still test people, and the slaves will be slaves all their lives." Another student advised.

The previous student said, "You can show me one of the exams? Jiangxi's township exam is extremely difficult, and the officials and gentry colluded and cheated, so that some straw bags were chosen! How much hope can I expect from poor scholars?"

By the end of the Ming Dynasty, fraud in the township examinations occurred almost every year.

Qian Qianyi, who is now dismissed from office, is involved in the fraud case in the township examination, and it is difficult to prove his innocence!

Everyone was silent.

Suddenly, a student said, "I'm not going to take the exam. I will go to Nanchang tomorrow to join relatives. It would be best if I could find a job as a teacher, but if it doesn't work, I will copy the letter for them, and I can't wait for my family to starve to death."

"I'm going to Shangrao, my uncle works there, see if I can find something to do." Another student said.

These are all ordinary talents. Only Lin Sheng can receive Lin rice on a monthly basis, and only Lin Sheng can earn money for government examinations.And they can't stand by anything. At most, they try to protect people in the county. Now that the imperial court has canceled the preferential exemption, and at the same time has increased the land allowance, the poor and talented people really can't bear it.

Even if he could bear it, he was disheartened, thinking that he had been abandoned by the imperial court.

"This court, it's better to do the opposite!"

"Hurry up and shut up, are you crazy?"

"I'm not crazy! I'm studying hard in the cold window, the imperial examination is hopeless, and I've been rejected by the court, what else can we do?"

"Brother Changqing is crazy, quickly pull him back!"

"..."

For a time, chickens and dogs jumped.

It is against this background that Zhao Han's "Argument with Pearls" came.

Chapter 061 [Sophistry]

Hanzhu Academy.

Under the big camphor tree, students were full early in the morning.

The two scholars who wanted to work part-time were also ready to leave after listening to the debate.

How strange, how lively, hard to meet in a lifetime.

Xiucai, Tongsheng and schoolchildren all have the mentality of watching a play.Teachers are self-confident and unwilling to argue with a child. If they lose, they will be disgraced, and if they win, there is nothing to gain.

There are only a few fake Taoists who are eager to try at this moment, wanting to teach Zhao Han a profound lesson.

"Senior please."

"Friends please."

Pang Chunlai and Zheng Zhongkui came side by side, the two hit it off at first sight, and they had a deep friendship within three days.

Yuyao scholar Zhu Zhiyu did not follow Cai Maode. He came to the scene alone with his sword in hand, sitting under the big camphor tree, reading a book and waiting leisurely.

"Hey, here comes a demon!"

"It's just insulting to Sven!"

"Isn't that Brother Changhuai? After not seeing him for a few years, he became fond of wearing different clothes?"

"..."

The debate scene suddenly boiled over, but Fei Ruyi made his debut, instantly attracting everyone's attention and becoming the prettiest kid in the entire academy.

Serve the demon!

From the Han Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, whenever rituals and music collapsed, there must be demons.

Nowadays, many ministers are also serving demons, and they also use thrift as an excuse.The belts of their court clothes must be made of leather, but they are made of bamboo shoots, just to make it light. The belts are loose and have no binding function.

Facing the teachers and students' guidance and discussion, Fei Ruyi was not ashamed, but deliberately slowed down, so that people could appreciate his beauty.

This is a fashion from Suzhou, what does a group of hillbilly know?

Walking in front of Zhao Han, Fei Ruyi smiled and said, "Zi said, are you ready?"

Zhao Han immediately clenched the chrysanthemum, stepped back and clasped his fists: "Thank you Brother Changhuai for your concern, I'm just doing my best."

Seeing Zhao Han's subconscious reaction, Fei Ruyi felt very sad, how could he resist himself with such a graceful and beautiful young man?

He swept to Zhao Han's side again, Fei Ruhe was too strong, and Fei Yuanjian had a plain appearance... Hey, Fei Ruyi suddenly stared at Fei Chun, this little servant is not bad.

Fei Chun's scalp was numb, and he moved sideways behind Fei Ruhe.

At this moment, Fei Yuanlu and Cai Maode came out together.

There are several chairs under the big camphor tree, Fei Yuanlu smiled and said, "Superintendent, please take your seat."

"That's the case, but it's disrespectful." Cai Maode sat in the middle.

Fei Yuanlu said loudly: "There is a mad student in the academy, Fei Han, who wrote an article advocating evil theories, which has aroused the indignation of teachers and students. The state treats scholars favorably, and the academy is not guilty of words. The same is true for the academy. You can ask questions in turn, and you must correct the bias of this child... Jiangxi school inspector Cai Gong, condescendingly, came to Hanzhu Academy, which is a blessing for the teachers and students of the whole academy. I asked Cai Gong to be the president of today's debate. "

Cai Maode got up slowly and bowed to the surroundings: "Masters, it's a pleasure to meet you! More than [-] years ago, Zhu Zi and Erlu argued in the E Lake, which is called the 'Debate of E Lake'. Today, imitating the sages, we can call it 'Han The debate of pearls'. A gentleman is harmonious but different. No matter who wins or loses, don't hurt the peace. The winner should guard against arrogance and conduct, abide by the heart, and seek the law of heaven; the loser should not be discouraged, but should be brave Advanced knowledge."

The Goose Lake debate has great and far-reaching significance in the history of Chinese thought, and its influence has continued to the Republic of China.

At that time, Zhu Xi's Confucianism was opposed to Lu Jiuyuan and Lu Jiuling's Psychology.

Zhu Xi advocated reading more, observing things more, and communicating with people more, so as to sum up experience and comprehend the principles of heaven by examining things.

Erlu advocates making one's mind first, realizing the original heart, and the heart is the principle.Follow your aspirations and your original heart, not be disturbed by external things, and then observe and transform the world.

No one is right or wrong. If ordinary people practice it, Neo-Confucianism is easy to follow the trend, and it is easy to stray from reality and become arrogant and extreme.

"Who is Fei Han?" Cai Maode asked suddenly.

Zhao Han walked to the center of the debate field and bowed his hands, "Meet the school inspector late in life."

Cai Maode smiled and asked, "What is the age?"

Zhao Han replied, "I am fifteen years old."

Cai Maode asked again, "Are your dissents taught by your teacher?"

Zhao Han replied, "All the sages of ancient and modern times are my teachers."

"Haha," Cai Maode was amused, "I am so arrogant at such a young age, I will wait and see!"

Zhao Han said, "I should try my best to argue."

Cai Maode said to the crowd, "Today's debate is whether all people in the world are created equal. Fei Han, please explain your argument."