The first thousand four hundred and seventy-five chapters see and hear 1
The next day, Wu Qui took a carriage and embarked on the road to Xinhua.
Before leaving, Wu Jiang called several of his main disciples in front of him and gave him the instructions: "I am going to Xinhua as my teacher. You should be friendly to all the disciples in Pyongyang City and do not provoke or cause trouble!"
The disciples naturally agreed with great enthusiasm.
But privately, everyone was sneering in their hearts.
The Pyongyang Academy selects young talents from the entire Andong region every year, and does not even care about their origins.
That's fine for people like Shinban, Han, and Buyeo who were canonized by the emperor as vassal states.
But Xianbei, Wu Heng, Wo Ju, Ding Ling and other Yi Di people can actually have the opportunity to enroll!
If the selected people can become talented, then that's all.
But the key is that nine times out of ten, it’s all a waste of resources!
In the past three years, Pyongyang Academy has selected thousands of young people from all ethnic groups in the Andong region, as well as from various vassal states and regions.
Give them free admission and free education opportunities.
However, more than 60% of these people are stupid and difficult to educate.
Some people have even studied for three years, but their writing is crooked.
But they take up a lot of resources and cause serious waste.
If these people are nobles among the Yi and Di, they can play a role in turning the barbarians into summer, and everyone can accept it with pinched noses.
However, the fact is - Zuo Wu and Jinchang and their factions chose people without asking about each other's origins, saying that they should be based on meritocracy.
At the beginning, they were even keen to see a slightly accomplished person and brought him back to Pyongyang Academy regardless of his qualifications and foundation.
It was in the past two years that their department strongly expressed its dissatisfaction before restraining itself.
But the tone is still the same.
This time, the teacher went to Xinhua, and I am afraid that he will be gone for a month or two. Zuowu, a disciple of Jinchang in the Pyongyang Academy, may relapse.
Naturally, I and others have to step forward and stop their wanton behavior, so that they know that the Pyongyang Academy's money and resources do not fall from the sky.
The donations from the feudal lords, nobles, nobles, and nobles from all over Anton are the kindness and dew of the emperor.
It should be used on the tip of the knife! Used on the true scholar-officials and gentlemen!
Nowadays, there is a concept among the Wu-Bei family: ten Jiehu are not as good as one Guanzhong.
Jie Hu, a minister of Duke Wen of Jin, was known as a wise man. He could do good things internally and not avoid relatives, and he could do external things without avoiding enemies.
However, compared with Guan Zhong, Jie Hu is mediocre!
Under the influence of this thought, the Wu family believed that instead of cultivating a large number of common people who were not sure whether they could be cultivated, it was better to concentrate resources on educating and cultivating disciples of nobles and officials who already had foundation and talents.
At least they should be from a middle-class, well-off family, with no worries about food and clothing.
Educate these people well so that they can behave as gentlemen and have a heart to love the people, and then let these gentlemen manage and lead the people.
The world will definitely get better and better, and eventually, it will reach an ideal society where the people are prosperous and the country is strong.
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At the same time, Zuo Wu and Jinchang also summoned their disciples to admonish them, saying: "This time Wu Gong goes to Xinhua, you must abide by the court rules and there must be no gap between you and your brothers!"
Over the years, the Wu Pei clan's reputation has grown, while the power of Zuo Wu and Jinchang has gradually shrunk.
Even among those talents they brought back from the private sector and trained, many of them switched to the Wubei line.
The reason is very simple. The road between Zuowu and Jinchang is destined to be rugged and bumpy.
Although many people believe that their path is indeed the right one.
But the problem is - it is very likely that he will be like Confucius.
When he was alive, he was discriminated against and neglected.
It will take hundreds of years for future generations to prosper.
Not everyone is willing to watch others enjoy the good things while they stick to their loneliness, keep company with the truth, and be friends with the Dao.
Besides, even Confucius was breaking his head all day long, wanting a place to display his ambitions?
Therefore, there are very few people who can always stick to Zuo Wu and Jinchang.
This is a disadvantage, but it is also an advantage.
Because everyone who persists must be a fanatical martyr if he is not an idealist.
Difficulties, hardships and hardships are not torture to them, but enjoyment!
They are convinced that their choice is the right one.
They are on the right path.
Naturally, no matter how I look at the Wu-Bei family, I don't like them.
Therefore, some disciples were immediately dissatisfied and worshiped: "Teacher! We naturally respect Mr. Wu, but the disciples and others have to fight against those people under his sect who are improperly dyed and have gone astray!"
Others also said yes.
For them, the affairs and principles they adhere to are completely different from those of Wu and Bei.
Of course, because now, both are still within the same system, and both abide by and follow many principles.
Therefore, the conflicts are still only within the academy, or even only between core disciples and disciples.
People outside are not even aware of the turmoil inside the Pyongyang Academy.
The reason for this is also caused by the special characteristics of Zajia itself.
The Zajia family has a point of view called the "coloring view".
After the Za family took it from the Moh family, they modified it and made it their own concept.
The so-called view of dyeing is originally Mozi's idea of dispersing people's dyeing of silk.
If the silk is dyed with blue, it will come out of blue; if the silk is dyed with yellow, it will come out with yellow. Therefore, when the silk is dyed, it will change, and the color will also change. The five colors will be the five colors!
This was originally a dialectic of Mohism, but in the hands of Zajia, it was endowed with something more.
It has become a dialectical relationship between a gentleman and a villain similar to Confucianism.
According to the Zajia view, those who are close to the royal way will be infected by the royal way, and those who are close to the evil way will be infected by the evil way.
If a person is originally a gentleman, if he comes into contact with fallacies and heresies, he will be brainwashed into becoming a traitor. And if a villain can accept the education of the Holy King, he will naturally be influenced to become a gentleman.
This is the so-called red when near vermilion and black when near ink.
Of course, there is no such idiom yet.
Among the disciples of Wu Bei, Zuo Wu, and Jinchang, each other felt that the other had gone astray, and they needed to be rescued and brought back.
Especially Zuo Wu, a lineage from Jinchang, was particularly stubborn.
Internal disputes are mostly initiated by them.
When Zuo Wu and Jinchang saw this situation, they each sighed.
In fact, they were also influenced by their disciples.
While they are alive, the Pyongyang Academy can probably maintain unity, but once they pass away, I am afraid that the disciples and disciples will be separated.
Just like when Confucius died, the lineage of Zengzi and Zisi and the lineage of Zixia and Zizhang each went their own way and went their separate ways.
So today, there are Confucianism of Gongyang, Confucianism of Guliang, Confucianism of Simeng and Mencius, Confucianism of Han poetry, Confucianism of Chu poetry, Confucianism of Chongmin, Confucianism of Xunzi...
In the future, Pyongyang Academy will most likely be divided into Wubei School, Zuowu School, and Jinchang School...
And this cannot be reversed or changed by their will.
Because, until today, they have not been able to find the road or see the direction.
Every time I dream back at midnight, I feel that I am deep in the jungle, surrounded by thorns, surrounded by tigers, and surrounded by dangers.
I don’t know whether the road under my feet leads to an utopia or an abyss.
They can only follow step by step, walking on thin ice cautiously.
"You guys..." Zuo Wu sighed, sat on the mat, and said, "I remember that I once told you: Debate cannot be ignored. Debating and debating can only be done, which is teaching."
"But you are all acting on your own initiative and don't take it seriously!" Zuo Wu slapped his thigh heavily and said with a sad look on his face: "In addition to the nobles, we also have the public! Is there any pure white fox fur in the world? It's just for taking.
It’s just publicity!”
When the disciples heard this, they all lowered their heads and accepted the instruction obediently.
But Zuo Wu couldn't help coughing.
He is from Chu and has always lived in the warm south.
After arriving in Andong, I felt very unfit for my health. I once got seriously ill and almost died.
Fortunately, the North Korean king Liu Ming invited an imperial doctor from Chang'an to save Zuo Wu's life. However, the root cause of the disease fell into his head and he would easily cough when he got excited.
Seeing the teacher coughing, the disciples all knelt down and advised: "Teacher, please calm down, students have realized their mistake!"
When it comes to the friendship between teachers and students, Zuo Wu and Jinchang are the most profound.
The relationship between them is more like father and son than master and disciple.
But Zuo Wu waved his hand and said: "Recite to me the chapter of "Yong Zhong"!"
Jinchang saw his old friend excited and said quickly: "Hurry up and memorize it!"
"A good scholar is like the king of Qi eating chicken..."
"...With the masses, the great treasure of the ruler is the foundation of the country. Therefore, with the bravery of the people, Meng Ben is fearless; with the strength of the people, the heaven and the earth can be changed; with the wisdom of the people, Yao and Shun can be expected..."
This is an article edited and edited by Wu Bei, Zuo Wu, Jinchang and others based on the ideas of "Lu Shi Chun Qiu".
This is the reason why the Zajia family is now able to work together on many things, even though the two factions have many conflicts, and are even sincerely united.
Zaijia has always respected the wisdom of the masses and the use of the masses.
It is believed that manpower is sometimes poor, but by gathering the wisdom of everyone, one can be on par with Yao and Shun, and with the power of everyone, the heaven and earth can be changed.
Just say it clearly: If the world is united as one, the emperor can also unseat him!
The most important idea in this article is the spirit of cooperation and tolerance.
You cannot deny other people's views and thoughts just because they disagree with you or have different views.
Because no one is perfect, no doctrine is impeccable, and nothing is pure or completely correct.
Only by exploring the strengths of hundreds of schools of thought, eliminating their drawbacks and shortcomings, and drawing on all the strength, courage, and wisdom, can correctness and truth be born.
But unfortunately, many times, knowing what to do is one thing, but what to think is another.
Differences in ideological paths are destined to split the Za family in the future...
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Elsewhere, Sima Qian became increasingly interested in Anton under the influence of the Zajia and Pyongyang Academy.
In the past half month, he has crossed most of Andong, starting from the eastern part of Andong and passing through dozens of large and small towns, feudal states and settlement groups.
Finally arrived at Xinhua City, the core of Anton today.
In Xinhua City, what Sima Qian saw was different from other places.
Along the way, Sima Qian saw strange and weird things in the Andong area.
But there has never been a place as bizarre and bizarre as Xinhua City.
The city wall of Xinhua City is not high, not even as high as many inland county towns.
However, the density of people in this place is unprecedented.
Just as far as Sima Qian could see, he could see thousands of people of all kinds.
There are rangers carrying bows and arrows, long knives and sharp swords across their waists.
Anton's rangers have distinct and remarkable characteristics.
They usually ride or lead a horse, wearing gray coats, warrior crowns, and a black cloth belt around their waists.
Rangers are a characteristic of Anton, and can even be said to be a symbol of Anton.
Today, these knights who came to pursue gold have penetrated into all walks of life in Anton.
Some of them have organized large groups of dispatched workers and make a living by managing and supervising dispatched workers; some rely on wealthy merchants to escort their caravans; and some are still involved in the gold rush. , a dreamer who hopes to get rich.
Of course, there are more mercenary warriors scattered around, riding horses, carrying bows, and holding weapons.
They are bounty hunters.
As long as you give them money, they can do anything.
Whether it is escorting, escorting, or going deep into the mountains and forests to hunt wild animals, or helping to arrest criminals, or even avenging you and assassinating your enemies.
At certain times, large numbers of rangers will gather together to participate in a lucrative mission.
It can be working for the government and nobles, whether it's chasing down desperadoes, or going to the sea to hunt whales or catch turtles in the sea.
You can even go deep into the ice fields of the far east and far north to capture and eliminate the savage tribes at the request of a certain big businessman.
These people were once time bombs and dangerous elements in Anton.
Because they do whatever they want.
If you are in a good mood, you can help an old lady cross the road, or even draw a sword to help you when there is an uneven road. If you like her, or if you have a good drink with you, you will be given your life.
But once you are in a bad mood, you will be embarrassed.
Killing people, stealing goods, committing crimes, these are all commonplace.
However, in the fifth year of Yuande, after the Anton Dufufu Yamen issued the "Order to Prepare for Thieves", the rangers had to put their tail between their legs and behave.
Because, according to the provisions of this law: Any ranger who dares to commit crimes near cities, villages or settlement regiments, the Protectorate has authorized the army, militia and civilians to kill them on the spot.
At the same time, any ranger who commits a crime will be wanted.
Debris were posted everywhere, often with bounty notices posted. Rangers who had committed many crimes were picked out by their accomplices, the army and the people, and then executed on the spot.
The head was sent to the government to receive a reward.
From then on, the rangers in the core areas of the Andong region and around the towns had to keep a low profile. At the same time, in order to show that they were harmless, they had to wear black cloth belts around their waists in accordance with the requirements of the "Thieves Preparation Order". Show that you absolutely abide by the law.
In the city, we are even more disciplined and don't dare to show off our atmosphere.
Because, if they dare to cause trouble.
Then the army, officials and even the common people will execute them without mercy!
Besides rangers, the largest number of people in Xinhua City are various merchants.
There were all kinds of people, and there were even merchants dressed like Yi Di.
The city gate of Xinhua City is also very interesting - it is very wide, even wider than the Xuancheng Gate in Chang'an, enough to allow five carriages to enter and exit at the same time. What is even more interesting is - the city gate of Xinhua City is also divided into
Made two steps on the left and right.
The left is for entering the city, and the right is for leaving the city. Everyone, whether they are merchants or rangers, line up to go in and out according to the rules. No one dares to go out of the city and take the left road, and enter the city to take the right road.
Sima Qian didn't dare!
Because he knew that no matter who dared to break this rule, he would be hung up by the officials and put on the dock of the Blackwater River to be blown away to "sober up, sober up".
After that, they will be forcibly sent to the military reclamation manor in Xinhua City for so-called "labor education."
The starting price is one month!
Of course, you can also choose not to go, but the price for not going is a fine of 3,000 yuan + a recorded criminal record.
Even princes cannot violate this rule!
Because, when the former governor was here, once, a prince's legitimate son from Chang'an violated this rule and shouted, "My father, Mr. XX..."
Then, in front of everyone, Governor Bo Shi threw him to the ground over his shoulder, and hung him personally at the head of Xinhua City where the wind blew for two hours.
That feeling is unpleasant!
Sima Qian believed that no one would want to try it a second time.
Even now, Bo Shi has left office.
But the tiger is still powerful, his old troops are still there, and the Huyi army that was able to defeat even the Xiongnu elites in the Battle of Yanji is still there!
Who dares to show his teeth? Who dares to provoke?
