Chapter 7 The King of Chu lost his bow, and the people of Chu gained it
"How dare you insult me?"
Gongsun Long raised his sword and was about to rush over and chop Zhao Kuo to death, but he was held tightly by the disciples on both sides.
If Gongsun Long were really allowed to charge forward with his sword, not to mention killing Zhao Kuo, even if the two of them got into a fight, the master of Pingyuan, Zhao Sheng, would become the laughing stock of the Seven Kingdoms.
As a disciple of Lord Pingyuan, I will never allow others to do this.
"I just told a story that my father taught me. Why is Mr. Zibing so angry and saying that he is insulting you?"
Zhao Kuo blinked his eyes, looking at Gongsun Long cutely with an innocent and confused look on his face.
Gongsun Long almost spit a mouthful of old blood on Zhao Kuo's face.
But Gongsun Long was Gongsun Long after all, and he had a very high level of self-cultivation. After being persuaded by several diners, he sat back down at the table.
He glanced at Zhao Kuo angrily, took a deep breath, bowed to Zhao Kuo, and said, "Long apologizes to Ma Fuzi for his previous recklessness."
Zhao Kuo was a little surprised. He straightened his body, knelt down and looked forward.
It was not to forgive Gongsun Long, but because he knew that the real challenge was coming.
Gongsun Long said: "Back then, the King of Chu opened his complicated and weak bow, loaded it with death arrows, and went hunting in Yunmeng's farm. He lost the bow. The followers asked to find it. The King of Chu said: "No need. King of Chu
If the bow is lost, the people of Chu have found it, so why bother looking for it?" Confucius heard this and said: "The king of Chu has not yet fulfilled his benevolence and righteousness. It should be said that a person lost his bow and he found it, so why bother talking about the state of Chu?" So,
Confucius said that Chu people are not human beings. Why do people agree with Confucius that Chu people are not human beings, but deny that my white horse is not a horse?"
When Lord Pingyuan heard this, he immediately became energetic and wanted to see how Zhao Kuo would argue.
Five years ago, Kongchuan, the sixth descendant of Confucius, came to Gongsun Long to argue. It was here that he was left speechless by Gongsun Long's words.
At that time, Mr. Pingyuan was watching from the side.
Now, the same position, the same spectators, the same Gongsun Long, but the protagonist sitting opposite Gongsun Long has changed.
"Haha." Zhao Kuo sneered twice at first, and then said: "First of all, Confucius never said that the Chu people were not human beings, but that the Chu people were not people from other countries. Confucius separated the Chu people from other people, not the Chu people.
People are separated from each other. According to Jun's statement, the white horse is not a horse, and the people of Chu are not humans, so aren't the people of Zhao also non-human? You are from Zhao, so you are not a human. This time Jun Pingyuan invited people to the banquet. Since you are not a human,
Then please leave."
Zhao Kuo waved his hand with a look of disgust, as if swatting a fly.
"Ma Fuzi, don't talk nonsense, Mr. Zibing is my distinguished guest." Mr. Pingyuan quickly smoothed things over.
Zhao Kuo saluted Pingyuan as an apology and continued: "Secondly, people agree with what Confucius said, but it does not mean that I, Zhao Kuo, agree."
Kong Chuan was limited to his status as a descendant of Confucius. No matter what he thought in his heart, he always said that Confucius was right, but Zhao Kuo was not a descendant of Confucius.
When everyone heard this, their expressions suddenly changed, especially several of the Confucian disciples. If they had not had a certain degree of self-cultivation, they would have already stood up and scolded Zhao Kuo.
During this period, although China had not yet experienced the dismissal of hundreds of schools of thought and the sole respect for Confucianism.
Confucius' status was far from reaching the level of inviolability that he later attained.
But after all, Confucius is the founder of the Confucian lineage. As a prominent school, Confucianism has such a high status as the founder that a young person cannot question it.
Zhao Kuo seemed not to see everyone's reaction and continued: "The King of Chu lost his bow and the people of Chu got it, which represents the freedom and ease of the King of Chu. At the same time, it also shows the King of Chu's love and care for the people. It's just a bow. If you lose it, just throw it away." Anyway, it will be obtained by the people of Chu State."
"As the king of Chu, it is already great to be able to care for the people of his own country. Why should he be expected to care for the people of the world? He has no such responsibility and no such obligation. Confucius said that the king of Chu was not benevolent and righteous enough. So, did Confucius ever treat him like a king? The people of the world "lost their bows"?"
Gongsun Long and several Confucian disciples' faces turned blue and white. Some wanted to stand up and accuse Zhao Kuo, but they didn't know how.
Confucius preached "propriety" and "benevolence" all his life, but he failed to realize his ideals and spread the glory of "propriety" and "benevolence" to the world.
Therefore, he lived in seclusion in his later years and compiled the Six Classics in order to pass on his thoughts.
If it were after deposing hundreds of schools of thought that only respected Confucianism, someone might be able to refute Zhao Kuo.
Now I can only be speechless.
Mr. Pingyuan clapped his thighs and exclaimed in his heart that it was wonderful. Even the descendants of Confucius had never defended Gongsun Long. Unexpectedly, Zhao Kuo actually did it.
Zhao Kuo changed the subject and continued: "But this cannot be blamed on Confucius. After all, the king of Chu is sitting on thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, and his wealth is beyond what Confucius can match. I believe that if Confucius can be prominent and realize his ideals, he will definitely Benefit the world at the same time."
Seeing that the faces of Gongsun Long and the Confucian disciples became better, Zhao Kuo sneered in his heart and continued:
"Since Mr. Zibing admires Confucius so much, he must also have Confucius' desire to help the world. I have a question for you."
"Ma Fuzi, please tell me," Gongsun Long said.
"Now that the Qin State has invaded, an army of 600,000 troops is marching on the border, the people of Zhao State are in dire straits, and the soldiers on the front lines are suffering from hunger and cold. If Mr. Zi Bing had one million shi of food, would he donate it to the country?"
"Yes, I will definitely donate it all to the country to support the front line." Gongsun Long said immediately. His words were righteous and his face was full of glory.
"What if there are a thousand stones of grain?" Zhao Kuo asked again.
Gongsun Long opened his mouth, and his face seemed to change, from white to green, from green to black, but in the end he still didn't say anything.
Because he really has a thousand stones of food, which Lord Pingyuan just rewarded him a few days ago.
"Haha." Zhao Kuo laughed loudly.
The voice was so harsh, not only to Gongsun Long, but to everyone present.
"It seems that everyone here is willing to help the world. Let's go."
Zhao Kuo shook his head, stood up, and walked out of the house.
"Wait a minute." Gongsun Long stood up and said, "If Ma Fuzi can win my argument that the white horse is not a horse, I will not only donate all the money and food of my family, but also be willing to be a slave for life and serve Ma Fuzi."
"Are you sure?" Zhao Kuo looked at Gongsun Long.
The so-called white horse is not a horse logic may be a bit difficult for the ancients, but for Zhao Kuo, it is too simple. This has nothing to do with IQ, but a matter of knowledge.
Zhao Kuo, who came from the lower reaches of history, had too many advantages.
"Please give me some advice from Ma Fuzi." Gongsun Long bowed to Zhao Kuo and was very persistent.
Zhao Kuo returned to his seat and looked at Gongsun Long.
"I think a horse is a form and white is a color. Color and form are different, so a white horse is not a horse." Gongsun Long said.
Mr. Pingyuan and the retainers also listened attentively.
In the past, when nobles had nothing to do, they liked to make fights with each other. Each party would drive a chariot and bet on which side would win.
Later, some people felt that the fighting was too bloody and barbaric, and was not in line with the noble temperament.
As a noble, you should stay away from blood and sit at the table and listen to people's debates.
Nobles rushed to imitate.
Ever since, the struggle of civilized people has changed from hands to words.
This is an important symbol of mankind's move from barbarism to civilization.