Jiang Li had already given the answer he wanted, so there was no need to ask any more questions.
But before leaving, he asked a question.
"I heard that the Imperial Scholars and Mohist disciples were arguing yesterday. Young Master Jiang was listening in the back room, but I don't know which side Young Master Jiang favors, which is higher or lower among Confucianism and Mohism?"
Jiang Li was slightly startled when he heard this, but he didn't expect the old man to ask such a question.
Thoughts were racing in his mind, and he talked about the characteristics of Confucianism and Mohism in a leisurely manner, "Confucianism is respected above, Mohism is rooted in the bottom, one is benevolent, and the other is universal love. The younger generation really cannot judge which one is superior."
Which one is lower?"
Jiang Li is not a historian, let alone a sociologist. Although he has the common characteristics of men - political affairs, he feels that he is not qualified to comment on the quality of Confucianism and Mohism in the current world.
"It's hard to judge which one is higher and which one is lower. Does that mean you already have your preference?" the old man asked.
Jiang Li didn't finish his words, but he obviously had something to say.
"I have a little foolish opinion," Jiang Li said gently, "Confucianism and Mohism are not accepted by the younger generation."
"Whether it is Confucianism, which emphasizes monarchs and ministers, or Mohism, which believes in universal love and non-aggression, they all ask people to do something, but the younger generation is more inclined to do what I want to do. Therefore, I do not accept either Confucianism or Mohism.
"
It's not what I want to do, but what I want to do.
Unfettered, unregulated, and without any taboos.
"This is actually Taoist thought."
After the old man chuckled, there was sudden silence outside the door, as if he had already gone away.
After a while, Tianxuan's voice rang in his ears, "It seems that Taixue's side has already developed a tendency."
"Well," Jiang Li nodded lightly, "This is good news."
Although the identity of the old man was not revealed, the position of the old man's representative was clearly expressed. He was speaking on behalf of Taixue in this brief conversation.
The specific mention that Mingyang will not be handed over is an indication that Taixue must abide by virtue. And virtue is essentially a universally recognized principle.
What is generally recognized by the Zhou Dynasty is naturally passed down from generation to generation by the emperor.
However, this unilateral expression was not safe after all, so Jiang Li gave Taixue's tendency an insurance policy and at the same time answered the other party's questions.
When people from Taixue come into contact with Jiang Li, they have already made a mistake...
What kind of mistake requires the Imperial College to offer wine as an apology in order to make the emperor feel at ease?
That's the only thing that can come to mind.
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"The emperor wants to live forever."
Standing by the lake, looking at the undulating waves, Taixue offered wine and sighed, "The Zhou Dynasty has been peaceful for eight hundred years, but now it has finally encountered a big wave."
Any waves in the past are not as good as the present, because the waves in the past came from aristocratic families and the head of Guizhou, and could only be regarded as small waves at best. Even if a Buddhist country in the west tried to spread the religion, it would be difficult to make any big waves in the territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
But now, the emperor has decided to shake the order of the Zhou Dynasty for eight hundred years. Although there is no movement now, once it breaks out, it will be a huge wave, enough to shake the foundation of the country.
"Teachers don't need to worry too much."
The Confucian scholar came from behind and said respectfully: "Let's not talk about whether the emperor can break through the limitations of Dao Fruit. Even if he can do it, there must be people in the Ji family who want to oppose it. Lord Gonggun and many aristocratic families will not allow it.
It is up to the emperor to do this..."
He hesitated a little, but still said: "It's a foolish move."
"The experience of governing and practicing enlightenment of the emperors of the past dynasties are all in the emperor's Tao and Fruit. After the new emperor ascends the throne, he can integrate the insights in the Tao and Fruit. Our great Zhou Dynasty has lasted until now, but there has never been a faint king."
Taixue Jijiu shook his head and said: "But you are right. Although the emperor is the supreme emperor, it is not easy to live forever. People in my generation are loyal to the country and will not sit idly by.
.”
Having said this, Taixue Jijiu had restrained the trace of sadness he had shown earlier and kept his mind introverted.
"Yunshan, you also heard the conversation between me and Mr. Jiang, what do you think?" The Taixue offered wine as if he had some profound meaning to test Taoism.
Hearing this, the Confucian scholar Fang Yunshan pondered for a while and replied: "Jiang family Jiang Li is not a thing in the pond."
"Yes, it's not something in the pond. I originally wanted his elder to reply, but I didn't expect that he alone would have the wisdom to fight with me." Taixue said with a smile as he offered wine.
Fang Yunshan added: "This boy is so scheming, there may be chaos in the future."
Although they opposed the emperor's immortality, both Taixue Jiujiu and Fang Yunshan regarded the stability of the Zhou Dynasty as their top priority.
The emperor who wants to live forever needs to be on guard against possible seeds of chaos like Jiang Li.
Jiang Li has already proven his strength and is so scheming. If there is going to be chaos in the future, the status of a son-in-law may not be able to suppress him.
"So I asked him the last question."
Taixue Jijiu's eyes shone with spiritual light, as if he could see through people's hearts, "And he was actually able to detect this and made a guarantee. I don't want to be asked to do anything, but what I want to do..."
····This boy is a true seed of spiritual practice.”
Confucianism and Mohism are both studies of governing the world. Jiang Li's blunt statement of giving up Confucianism and Mohism can be regarded as an indirect expression of giving up on governing the world and not caring about the power of the court.
Moreover, the most indispensable thing in the imperial court is restraint, which is naturally contrary to Jiang Li's character. Since he said this, he clearly stated that he would not get involved in the officialdom of the imperial court in the future.
In this way, it can be regarded as putting Tai Xue's heart at ease.
Ethereum's experience in learning about wine and observing people, coupled with Taoist magical powers, one can also realize that Jiang Li's words came from his true heart.
But at the same time, it also made people see how impeccable Jiang Li was.
If he regrets one day, there will definitely be a lot of trouble.
But there is no need for outsiders to worry about this.
"That girl from Gongsun's family is not a fuel-efficient lamp either." Taixue Jijiu sighed in his heart.
The most urgent task is still with the emperor. As for Jiang Li, don't say that he has no ambitions yet. Even if he has ambitions, he will have someone to control him, and it is not the turn of outsiders to interfere.
"Teacher, what should I do next?" Fang Yunshan asked.
"wait."
Taixue Jijiu said calmly: "This time, the failure of the beating has turned the tables. The Ji family member will never give up. Moreover, Jiang Li's attack is also a sign. Now, someone should make a choice.
.”
In short, it means standing in line.
Taixue does not belong to one person. Scholars of Taixue also have different backgrounds, and their positions will be affected by various reasons such as family and friendship. Even many of the lecturers in Taixue belong to various parties.
After all, this is Taixue, a school attached to the imperial court, not a certain sect.
Taixue's offering of wine is an opportunity to distinguish one's stance.
And this standard of identification——
It's Jiang Li.
"Having caused such trouble for Taixue, it's only right to ask him to help." Fang Yunshan said with a smile.
I’ll start with two thousand words, because I’ve just reached the breaking point, so I’ll just stop here.