Seeing the sincerity of the two men, Du Ning hesitated for a moment and said to them: "Since the two young masters are determined to learn my "New Laws of China", then I will accept you as students, and you will stay here from today on.
In the Yamen, I will teach you my thoughts on "New Laws of China", hoping that it will be helpful to your Confucianism and Taoism."
When they heard that Du Ning agreed, they were overjoyed.
Han Youren said: "Sir, please accept our apprenticeship ceremony."
Then the two stood up from their seats and straightened their clothes seriously.
"Book of Rites" says: First correct your clothes and then clarify your affairs, so before you become a teacher, you should tidy up your appearance to show respect for the teacher.
After finishing dressing up, the two took out the gift box and knelt down to Du Ning together.
"Teacher is here, please be restrained by your students."
Heaven, earth, king, parents, and teachers are the five supreme ethics of Confucianism, which refer to heaven, earth, king, parents, and teachers.
Scholars respect their teachers, so when they perform the official apprenticeship ceremony, they must offer "Shu Xiu", which is ten strips of dried meat. In addition, they also need celery, lotus seeds, red beans and longan, collectively called the "Six Rites".
It is the tuition fee for scholars to become apprentices. This tradition continues to this day.
Du Ning bowed to the two men and accepted the bundles offered by them.
The two of them bowed their heads together, raised their hands to the ground, and lowered their heads to the ground to perform the great ceremony of worshiping their master.
When the two men stood up, Du Ning said: "From today on, you are my students, Du Ning. As Legalist scholars, we should govern the country with Legalist ideas as teachers. Here are eight words to tell you, then
It means 'everyone is equal before the law'. We should make the law a weapon for the people to protect their legitimate rights and interests, and we should also use the law to make the criminals receive the sanctions they deserve. This is the purpose of the "New Laws of China". As long as you can abide by it
With these eight words of thought, you will be able to make fair judgments when you become officials in the future."
Han Youren and Li Qingyuan wrote down Du Ning's admonishment and said in unison: "Students must obey the teacher's instructions."
"You all get up!"
"Yes, teacher."
The two stood up together, their faces extremely excited and very happy.
Du Ning has many nominal students, and he is only half a teacher among many scholars. Today is his first true apprenticeship. He will teach his two students his thoughts on "New Laws of China".
He has made some achievements in Legalism.
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The news that Du Ning accepted Han Youren from Jingguo and Li Qingyuan from Tang Dynasty as his disciples soon spread in Lanzhou City, and was also published in newspapers and magazines in various countries at an extremely fast speed, arousing strong reactions from Legalist scholars. p>
Many Legalist scholars published articles scolding Han Youren and Li Qingyuan, saying that they were simply embarrassing Legalist scholars. They actually worshiped Du Ning as their teacher and learned from Du Ning's legal thoughts. This was simply a disgrace to Legalist scholars.<
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Some people say that Du Ning's "New Law of China" is just a superficial glimpse of the Legalist Holy Way, so they dare to accept students in a brazen name. This is simply arrogant and arrogant. Such behavior will definitely mislead the students.
Some people even quoted scriptures and scolded Du Ning as useless.
Of course, there are also a few Legalists who hold different opinions. In any case, Lanzhou under Du Ning's rule has indeed undergone earth-shaking changes in just half a year. Now more and more scholars have recognized "
"New Law of China" is enough to prove that "New Law of China" is not as bad as some people in the literary world have rumored.
Moreover, Du Ning's "New Laws of China" is also introducing new ideas to the Legalists, so as long as you have a learning attitude, worshiping Du Ning as your teacher will not be considered an insult to the Legalists.
Furthermore, Du Ning is now a great Confucian. If his Legalist thoughts can become the new holy thoughts, then Du Ning will have a great chance of using this as a springboard to be canonized.
Du Ning possesses great righteousness and is already qualified to explore the holy way.
Once this idea is recognized by the human race, Legalism's introduction of the new holy way will benefit more Legalism scholars.
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Kongcheng.
In a certain teahouse.
Wei Boqing, the great Legalist scholar, looked at the latest edition of "Zhuguowenbao" and slapped his hand on the desk with a "bang" sound.
"Presumptuous! Presumptuous! Presumptuous!"
"This Du Ning is simply too arrogant. What does his "New Law of China" mean? He has only scratched the surface of Legalism. He actually dares to openly accept two Legalists as his disciples. What is he doing?
What do you mean? Are you mocking the idea of 'punishing punishment with punishment', or mocking the sages of Legalism?"
"Have I, a Legalist scholar, ever suffered such humiliation? It's so abominable!"
At this time, Qin Wengong, who was sitting next to Wei Boqing, said: "We can't let Du Ning continue to be arrogant. Scholars from all over the world know very well that the bullshit "Chinese New Code" he wrote seems to be quite famous.
In fact, it is something that misleads people. As great scholars of the human race, how can we continue to let Du Ning go? If things go on like this, Brother Wei's Legalist thoughts will inevitably be overshadowed by the thoughts of the "New Laws of China", and then Brother Wei will never be able to
A glimpse into the holy way of Legalism."
Hearing these words, Wei Boqing's face changed, a fierce look flashed in his eyes, and a sense of panic arose spontaneously.
"Brother Ke, what do you think?"
Wei Boqing looked at Ke Changpu, the great scholar of the Ke family opposite him.
"What can I think? Of course I have the same idea as you." Ke Changpu said angrily.
Qin Wengong said: "Qin is not talented, but he has a clever plan, which may make Du Ning suffer the consequences."
"What a brilliant idea? Please tell me, Mr. Qin," Wei Boqing said hurriedly.
"Isn't there a concept of 'legitimate defense' in Du Ning's "New Laws of China"? I may be able to use 'righteous defense' to make an issue..."
Qin Wengong's voice gradually became quieter, and he had already used the sound transmission of his spiritual mind.
"Okay!"
Wei Boqing's eyes lit up, he put his hands on his hands and laughed: "Mr. Qin's plan is very clever. Du Ning never thought that there was such a loophole in his "New Laws of China". He didn't like 'justifiable defense'
? Then we will give him a 'justifiable defense' and let him reap the consequences."
Ke Changpu also smiled and said: "This is indeed a good idea. If it succeeds, Du Ning's newly formed Legalist thoughts will fall apart in an instant."
Qin Wengong immediately said: "Since Mr. Ke also thinks Qin's method is good, why not join forces with me? This is a rare opportunity."
Just when Ke Changpu was about to agree, the next moment he suddenly remembered something and said hurriedly: "I'm very sorry, I can't join forces with Mr. Qin to deal with Du Ning, and I ask Mr. Qin to forgive me."
After finishing speaking, he bowed his hands and apologized to Qin Wengong, with a look of shame on his face.