Han Dao world

"Your Majesty is saying... governing the country with mathematics can achieve long-term peace and stability?" Lu Yi's attitude was a little serious.

"Mathematics is just a tool." Liu Xie said word by word: "But it is an indispensable tool. Mathematics cannot govern the country, but it can make you pragmatic and truth-seeking instead of empty words. If you don't have this tool, no matter how good you are The idea is nothing more than building a tower on sand, of course."

Hu Zong nodded. "Your Majesty probably understands what His Majesty means. Your Majesty doesn't want me to talk about knowledge, but wants me to do some practical things."

Liu Xie nodded with satisfaction. "Wang Dao is done in a down-to-earth way, not boastful. It is better to stand up and practice than to sit down and discuss the Tao. And the Tao does not have to be in the bamboo slips, but between the heaven and the earth. Why bother to study the classics?"

"Your Majesty understands, and I wish to follow His Majesty's teaching." Hu Zong said.

Shi Yi followed suit and expressed her willingness to give up her studies.

Only Lu Yi remained silent and did not express his opinion immediately.

Liu Xie is not in a hurry.He summoned the world's sages to talk about Yu Taixue, just to promote this truth, let more scholars be pragmatic, and correct the previous pragmatic style of study.But this is definitely not something that he can solve with just a few words, otherwise he wouldn't have spent so much effort.

Finding the truth in a debate must go through some twists and turns, and it cannot be accomplished overnight.

After talking about studying, Liu Xie asked about their experiences along the way.

When the three of them left Wu Jun, Wu Jun had basically left the state of war and started to resume production.Many people living in Jiangdong are planning to return home, such as Yi and Hu Zong, who just changed their direction when they came to Chang'an.

Lu Yi is somewhat different from them, he is visiting relatives.

His uncle Lu Jun is a man in Beijing.

As soon as Liu Xie heard it, it became clear why Lu Yi didn't express his position immediately.

He has doubts about the court.

Lu Jun is the eldest son of Lu Kang.After Lu Kang was captured by Sun Ce, Lu Kang returned to Wu County and died of illness within half a year.At that time, the imperial court was still in Chang'an. Feeling Lu Kang's loyalty, he worshiped Lu Jun as his man.

But Lu Jun's official career was not smooth. After so many years, he is still an ordinary official.

Faced with this reality, Lu Yi will inevitably have some ideas.

No matter how nicely he said it, Lu Jun was stagnant and unable to be promoted, but Yu Fan suddenly became a sacrificial wine in the martial arts hall.

In Confucianism, the imperial court's way of employing personnel is the root cause of chaos, or even the only factor.

Liu Xie didn't know why Lu Jun was still an ordinary official for so many years, but he believed that it was probably Lu Jun's own problem, rather than someone deliberately targeting him.

Since the Battle of Huayin, he has continuously introduced new measures. Most of the people who have some ability but are not willing to be mediocre can find a position that suits them.Or join the army to fight, but go to the local government as an official, no matter how bad it is, you can also go to the army to teach.

If he refuses to do these things, or fails to do so, it will be too difficult for him to get promoted, basically impossible.Wanting to get promoted based on seniority is not the mainstream way for Lang Guan to be promoted.

In the past, it was based on family background and connections, but now it depends on strength.

Therefore, Liu Xie felt that Lu Jun's delay in promotion should be mostly due to Lu Jun's own problems.

But he didn't say so.

It is better for Lu Yi to find out the answer by himself.

Finally, Liu Xie sent an invitation to them, hoping that they could take the exams of Langguan and Sanqi, enter the palace as Lang and Sanqi, or go to the lecture hall.

The three agreed.

They are all smart people, and it is natural to see that the emperor is very satisfied with them. The so-called examination is just a process, and there is basically no problem.

After talking freely, Liu Xie and Hu Zong left and returned to the bookstore.

He planned to have dinner at the bookstore and then return to the city.

"Kong Ming, what do you think of these three people?"

"It's all a temporary choice."

"Who do you like most?"

"Lu Yi."

"Why?"

"Tolerable, but not against the crowd."

Liu Xie turned to look at Zhuge Liang and laughed loudly.

Chapter 741

In essence, Zhuge Liang and Lu Yi are the same kind of people.

Can be patient and better at capturing opportunities.

I can only endure, but I am not good at catching enough opportunities. It just wastes time and is too negative.

If you only know how to seize opportunities and not let them go, but you don't know how to be patient, you will move almost blindly, and even go astray and miss real opportunities.

Only by having both, can we seize opportunities when they come and succeed in one fell swoop.

The ability of Zhuge Liang and Lu Yi to become the only two biographers other than the monarch in "Three Kingdoms" has a lot to do with their qualities.

This is a real pillar of talent.

However, if they cannot be given correct guidance when their worldview has not yet formed, they will also become obstacles to the progress of history.

They have this ability.

If Zhuge Liang's influence on later generations was more of personal prestige, Lu Yi's influence was more practical. The strength of the Jiangdong clan not only indirectly led to the fall of Wu, but also had a non-negligible influence on the later Eastern Jin Dynasty.

On the contrary, if these two young people can be trained to be supporters and executors of the New Deal, a generation will be stable and he will gain more time.

Liu Xie was in a good mood, and walked briskly when he returned to the bookstore.

Mrs. Tang was sending Xu Jing's wife, Mrs. Liu, out, seeing this scene, she couldn't help pursing her lips into a smile.

Mrs. Liu and Liu Xie saluted, said goodbye in a hurry and left.Two strong and strong women followed her, each carrying a heavy burden in their hands.

"It seems that Your Majesty has gained a lot today and is in a good mood," Madam Tang said.

Liu Xie laughed twice.He was really in a good mood to have Lu Yi in his pocket, and Lu Yi who was just 16 years old.

"Do you know Xu Wenxiu's wife?"

"Runan and Yingchuan are close to each other. If I really want to talk about it, they are probably relatives." Mrs. Tang said casually: "Xu Wenxiu is still reserved, but his wife has been fascinated by my bookstore for a long time. Your Majesty agreed. They, she came to my bookshop to contact, trying to find a job in the bookshop."

"As for?" Liu Xie couldn't believe it.

Xu Jing is also a person of status. His wife is so anxious to come to the bookstore to do business?

"Chang'an rice is expensive, and Taixue is even more expensive. They have been living in the rivers and lakes for many years, wandering thousands of miles, and their savings have long been used up. Although Xu Wenxiu is a scholar, he is a person who values ​​righteousness. He often helps relatives and friends, and would rather starve himself. Your Majesty is in him. Did you find any maids or servants at home?"

Liu Xie thought about it carefully. "Not really."

"I can't use it for a long time. Now it's my wife who cooks and washes, and my son is running around."

Liu Xie was shocked.

He met Xu Jing just now, Xu Jing might be a little pedantic, but he didn't bow down just because he was the emperor, he really didn't see that Xu Jing was so poor.

In fact, before that, Zhuge Liang had reminded him.

Xu Jing was very poor, if he didn't have customers, he would never buy wine or meat.

"Poor but not excessive, he is a man of integrity."

"Scholars talk a lot, but there are indeed quite a few people with integrity." Mrs. Tang said flatly: "So sometimes even if they speak harshly, I won't hate them."

"Sister-in-law is also a hero in the female school. In terms of integrity, she is not allowed to be a scholar."

Mrs. Tang gave Liu Xie a blank look. "Your Majesty speak carefully, so as not to add to my sins."

Liu Xie couldn't help smiling, and entered the room with Mrs. Tang.

The dinner was ready, Dong Wan and Song were busy arranging the tableware, when they saw Liu Xie coming in, they greeted them.Liu Xie opened his arms, and was about to hug him from left to right, but they bypassed Liu Xie and faced Ma Yunlu and Lu Xiaohuan.

Song Du pulled Ma Yunlu and said, "Sister, sit with me today."

Dong Wan dragged Lu Xiaohuan and sat down directly. "Xiaohuan, let's sit together, I have a lot to ask you."

Lu Xiaohuan was a little embarrassed, and looked at Liu Xie for help.Although it is a matter of time before she enters the palace, after all, she has not entered the palace yet, logically speaking, she is not qualified to dine with Liu Xie, especially on such an occasion that tastes like a family banquet.

Zhuge Liang was not allowed to sit, and could only eat outside with other people.

"Sit down." Liu Xie waved his hand, a little helplessly.

Although Song Du and Dong Wan did not propose reconciliation, they were obviously not as dependent on him as before.

Lu Xiaohuan was overjoyed and joined Dong Wan in the table.

A maid brings water.Taixue is stepping up construction these two days, and there is still a lot of dust.

After Liu Xie washed his face, he took his seat and talked with Mrs. Tang about the bookshop, and mentioned that Fu Wan felt that the price of books was too expensive, which affected teaching.

Mrs. Tang disagreed. "Three hundred books like "Shuowen Jiezi" are certainly not enough, but if there are more, I am afraid it will not be of much use. Many people buy it back and just put it on the desk for a show, and a few will really read it carefully. Studying? For ordinary students, a simplified book is enough. Fu Jun himself is eager to learn, so he thinks that others are as eager to learn as he is, which is taken for granted."

"Sister-in-law is worried that if there are too many copies, they won't sell?"

"Maybe it can be sold, but it won't be so fast, cash recovery is too slow. There are many places where money is used in the workshop, so we have to be careful. If you have this time, it is better to print a few more copies of "Qi Min Yao Shu". The common people Follow the implementation and resume production faster."

Mrs. Tang paused, and then said: "Your Majesty, although my concubines don't study much and don't know much about political affairs, the events of Luoyang Taixue can't be reproduced. Otherwise, the money would have been wasted."

Liu Xie nodded. "Thank you sister-in-law for reminding me, I see."

"Your Majesty has ideas in his heart, and his concubine knows it. It's just that there are more and more scholars nowadays, and the government and the people echo each other, whispering in His Majesty's ear day and night. His Majesty is also under great pressure, and sometimes he has to make some concessions. One step or two steps is enough. , I'm afraid that if you get used to it, they will do what they want without knowing it. These people..."

Mrs. Tang paused for a moment, but stopped talking.

"Sister-in-law, but it's okay to say, here are all my own people, and I won't go out to spread the word."

"These people have nothing to do. They take pleasure in admonishing, and forcing His Majesty to make concessions will become a habit."

Liu Xie rolled his eyes and couldn't help laughing. "Sister-in-law reminded me rightly, they do have this problem. I have been annoyed by their nagging for the past two days. But it doesn't matter, there are more and more people with fighting power around me, and I won't need to come out in person soon."

"I hope so."

"Your Majesty, can I join the female cavalry?" Dong Wan asked suddenly.

"It's fine if you can pass the exam." Liu Xie raised his chin. "The cavalier is here, you can just ask her, why ask me."

Ma Yunlu, who was talking to Song Du, gave Liu Xie a look.

Dong Wan said with a smile: "Your Majesty disagrees, and the cavalry governor dare not let go." She then turned to Ma Yunlu. "Inspector, I want to join the female cavalry, what are your requirements?"

Ma Yunlu raised his chin. "Xiaohuan is now a false supervisor, you just need to pass her assessment."

"Can't you accommodate?" Dong Wan felt guilty. "I have been working in the workshop for the past two years, and I haven't practiced riding and shooting for a long time."

"No!" Ma Yunlu said firmly. "The female cavalry is a role model, and there must be no misrepresentation of the name. The knights of the female cavalry must all be elites, and it is better to be short than to be indiscriminate."

Chapter 742

After discussing with Mrs. Tang, Liu Xie prepared a courtyard in the bookstore for Xu Jing, Lai Min and Meng Guang to live and work in.The yard is connected to the typesetting room, and the manuscripts they wrote can be typeset and printed in the first time, reducing the intermediate process as much as possible.

Mrs. Tang was a little worried.

The articles they wrote were sent out without being reviewed by the court?

Liu Xie said that the lecture has not yet started, it is just a trial run to go through the process.They just started to accept the task, so they will inevitably feel worried.Even if the imperial court's review is fair, they will feel that the constraints are too restrictive, so it's better to leave it alone and let them write freely.

When the discussion begins, the imperial court will send people to review, but it is only to review whether they have distorted the original intention, reversed black and white, and will not make a judgment on right or wrong.

This judgment is made by more readers.

This time-consuming discussion is not for the purpose of unifying the thoughts of the imperial court.The imperial court made conclusions at the Shiquge meeting and the Baihuguan meeting, which indeed achieved certain results, but the disadvantages were even greater.

Especially the most important point is that Confucianism has gone further and further on the road of mystification and prophecy.

This time, he wants to bring Confucianism back to the starting point, re-discuss the kingly way, discuss benevolent government, and discuss the people-oriented. Lost meaning.

Besides, even if it was judged by the imperial court, in the end, it wasn't those old officials who pretended to be powerful and had the final say in the name of the imperial court?

Rather than that, it's better to take a step back and let everyone speak in their personal capacity and have a good time.

Although Mrs. Tang had doubts, she saw that Liu Xie was confident, so she didn't say anything more.

Two days later, Mrs. Tang made the arrangements, and Xu Jing and the three officially entered the job.

Liu Xie brought Yang Biao, Zhou Zhong and other important officials to Taixue, and Fu Wan, Kong Rong and other Taixue also attended the ceremony.At the meeting, Liu Xie publicly stated that the imperial court would not interfere with the views of the three, as long as their articles did not distort the facts, the imperial court would not prohibit them.

If the imperial court disagreed with their views, they would write articles to refute them.

The final right and wrong is judged by the readers and judged by the facts.

Liu Xie finally said: Every article, every sentence, and even every word you write will be judged by history.You can make mistakes, but you can't violate your conscience, otherwise, you should be able to imagine what awaits you.