If these words were spoken by a student, they would be considered normal.
After all, although "Xunzi" is not as popular as Confucius and Mencius, there are still many people who admire its teachings, so many people understand "Xunzi's Uncovering".
But these words came from a eunuch who was not supposed to be literate, which is surprising.
Zhou Changshou bowed his hands to Xiao Chuanzi and said, "I didn't expect it to be my father-in-law's praise for me, but I've misunderstood you in a crude way. Please forgive me, my father-in-law."
Ogawazi smiled gently, bowed and said: "His Highness is still waiting in the carriage. You two adults, please hurry up and don't keep His Highness waiting for a long time."
Zhou Ping'an was about to leave with Zhou Changshou. When passing Xiaochuanzi, he suddenly asked: "Have you ever read a book, father-in-law?"
"Not before."
Xiaochuanzi shook his head and said respectfully: "It's just that His Highness felt that this slave was stupid, so he allowed me to read more books and learn some principles. This would make it easier to serve His Highness, so this slave has the opportunity to learn everything.
I rely on Your Highness to show mercy."
According to the rules of the Qin Dynasty, eunuchs were not allowed to be literate.
Especially the eunuchs serving the emperor or prince.
Otherwise, if you secretly take a look at the memorial document, it will be leaked.
This is an unwritten rule, but for more than three hundred years, there have been no exceptions.
Only in front of me, there was an exception.
Zhou Changshou nodded understandingly and said, "So, His Highness is indeed merciful."
"I just came to His Highness not long after I met my father-in-law. It can be seen that the time for my father-in-law to study should be shorter. In this way, within a period of time, he can flexibly use "Xunzi's Uncovering" which is not superficial and have his own understanding. This shows that
My father-in-law is also a very talented person."
Speaking of this, Zhou Ping'an patted the shoulder of Zhou Changshou beside him and said with a smile: "It just so happens that my second brother also has some unique understanding of "Xunzi". If my father-in-law is interested, you can discuss it with my second brother.
Fan, everyone confirms each other and learns together.”
Zhou Changshou frowned, feeling something was inappropriate, but before he could speak, Xiao Chuanzi hurriedly responded: "So, it is indeed a high achievement for the Za family. Thank you two adults."
Xiaochuanzi's words have been handed over here. If Zhou Changshou refuses at this time, he will not only lose Zhou Ping'an's face, but also offend a favorite minister around the prince.
It's not cost-effective anyway.
So Zhou Changshou shut his mouth.
After exchanging pleasantries, Zhou Ping'an and Zhou Changshou got into the carriage together.
In the carriage, Li Chen was holding a book of the Later Han Dynasty in his hand and was studying it carefully.
The two of them got on the carriage and saluted. Li Chen just responded lightly and waved his hand to indicate that they could sit down. He kept staring at the book in his hand and ignored them.
Zhou Ping'an and Zhou Changshou were both very patient, so they sat down and waited slowly.
After an unknown amount of time, Li Chen sighed softly, put down the book in his hand, rubbed the bridge of his nose to relieve eye fatigue, and said: "As for the book of the Later Han Dynasty, as for the following chapters of Xunli and the prefaces of Liuyi, the writing style is unrestrained, and it is truly a masterpiece in the world."
Zhou Pingan watched Li Chen put down the cover of the Book of the Later Han Dynasty. It was simple and old, something he had never seen before.
"Your Highness has an only copy?" Zhou Ping'an asked.
"Most of the later Han books that have been circulated in the world were compiled and annotated by later generations. After all, the author Fan Ye was a wild man in his life. He was dissatisfied with the court at that time and also participated in rebellion. He was later questioned and executed, but he was implicated in rebellion.
"Two words, in later generations, both the royal family and the people were somewhat wary of the Later Han Dynasty books, so the versions that have been circulated in the world have been somewhat revised to beautify them."
