In view of the fact that the prophecies of the Eastern Han Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty in the Western Jin Dynasty were harmful to the country, Wang Meng suggested that Fu Jian ban Lao Zhuang from making prophecies. However, Chen Caozhi went to the Taixue lecture hall where the students of Di and Qin gathered to accuse Taichang Cheng Wang Shi of being fond of Lao Zhuang's xuanyan. This was killing
How could Wang Shi not be angry because of his grave sin? However, the Ruan Book's "Tong Laozi Lun" quoted by Chen Caozhi was indeed very similar to the meaning of his explanation of "one yin and one yang is called Tao". Wang Shi was shocked, angry and frightened, and for a moment he thought
Not knowing how to defend himself, he was so anxious that his face turned purple and veins sprouted on his forehead. He pointed at Chen Caozhi and said: "You, you, wantonly misinterpreted and slandered people's innocence out of thin air!"
Chen Caozhi couldn't help but smile brightly when he heard the words "contaminating people's innocence out of thin air" and said: "It is difficult to describe the supreme gods of heaven and earth, so in terms of the body, they are called Liangyi; in terms of false terms, they are called Qiankun.
In terms of Qi, it is called yin and yang; in terms of nature, it is called soft and hard; in terms of color, it is called black and yellow; in terms of names, it is called heaven and earth. These cannot be named.
In fact, it is complicated to call it by many names, and when it is too many names, it means that it is nameless, so it can be named after the name of the world, but how can it be named? Therefore, the real master of the road is nameless, which is what the "Laozi" clearly states at the beginning of "It can be named, but it is not named".
, looking at it from this perspective, don’t the Zhouyi and Laozi lead to the same destination by different paths?——”
At this point, Chen Cao went to Fu Jian and Wang Meng to greet each other and said: "Your country has a wise king, virtuous ministers to assist, hundreds of officials are competent, and the customs are great. Lao Zhuang and Zhuang are also listening to the words of hundreds of schools of thought. Read this
What’s the harm!”
Seeing Chen Cao's change of subject, Fu Jian praised him for the virtues of the Qin Dynasty. The praise from a foreign envoy was more useful than the flattery of his own ministers.
The debate between Lao and Zhuang is indeed harmless, but the obsession of those in power is harmful. Ambassador Chen’s words can be said to have been made with deep feelings."
Fu Jian meant that Chen Caozhi said this because he felt that Jiangdong was in a turbulent situation and the royal family was all about talking. Chen Caozhi smiled, did not deny it, and let Fu Jian feel proud.
Only then did Wang Shi feel relieved, and he bowed and said: "Your Majesty's divine power has brought order to the chaos, and the Dao has prospered in Yuxia, and the Zhou Dynasty has prospered, and thousands of sacrifices have been made. This is truly a blessing to our people in the Qin Dynasty."
Fu Jian was very happy and ordered a minister to give the doctors silks, silks and other things. He said to Chen Cao: "When Chen Envoy returns home, I will give you a generous gift." He also asked: "Chen Envoy has entered the Qin territory, what do you think of it?"
how?"
Chen Caozhi did not hesitate to praise him and said: "Your Majesty appoints good ministers, conducts virtuous government, and stops thieves. Please entrust the roads to be cut off, the fields are repaired, the money is abundant, the laws and regulations are not in full preparation, the territory is in great order, and the foreign ministers are here today.
When I was in Baqiao, I heard a children's song saying: "Chang'an Street, the poplar trees are green and green; the carriages are rolling down, and the phoenixes are flying on top; talented people gather to teach our people." This is all due to your majesty's benevolent government. I thought that your majesty's benevolence and generosity are even better.
Emperor Zhaolie of Shu, how could the loyalty and talent of Wang Shangshu be inferior to that of Zhuge Wuhou?"
Fu Jian was very happy when he heard this. He had privately praised Wang Meng as the reincarnation of Zhuge Liang. Unexpectedly, Chen Caozhi, the Jin envoy who had come all the way from afar, also knew about this and laughed and said: "I have obtained Wang Shangshu, it is like a fish in water."
I was ordered to give Wang Meng oxen, sheep, silk and some silk.
Chen Cao's praise of Fu Jian must be accompanied by praise of Wang Meng, which sounded to Fu Jian as a response to public expectations, because the Qin Dynasty was able to achieve today's situation because Wang Meng took credit for his own glory, and Fu Jian was able to rule the country. However, among other Hu and Han officials and Tai
It is inevitable for students to hear some slander. You must know that Wang Meng used thunderous means to eradicate all the powerful people in Di Qin. Everyone below the Duke of Di Qin was afraid of him, but at the same time he offended many people. Chen Caozhi praised Wang Meng so highly, which made these people hate Wang Meng even more.
, even Li Wei, Deng Qiang and others were not happy at all - the so-called praise and killing was exactly what it meant. Even if Wang Meng's status could not be shaken, it would still be good to create some trouble for him.
Wang Meng is a person who is good at plotting and conspiracy. Chen Caozhi cannot do too obvious tricks to sow discord, but everyone likes to hear such praises, and Chen Caozhi did not praise him too much, and only put Wang Meng in front of him.
The position of a wise minister, and this is the praise that Wang Meng thinks he fully deserves, so Wang Meng does not doubt Chen Caozhi's intentions, but Chen Caozhi praised him in front of so many people in the Taixue lecture hall, and he felt a little inappropriate.
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Fu Jian asked Chen Caozhi to give lectures to the Da Qin students present. Chen Caozhi was not modest about his words. He said that the students of Di Qin were of low level and could not understand the lectures. Chen Caozhi taught "The Analects of Confucius" and "Mencius" in simple and easy-to-understand terms.
The Confucian principles explained were easy to understand and precise. Not only did the students listen with rapt attention, Fu Jian, Wang Meng and others also nodded frequently, greatly admiring Chen Caozhi's knowledge——
Chen Caozhi's calm demeanor, elegant conversation, and his demeanor and knowledge were heart-wrenching. Fu Jian suddenly thought, if Chen Caozhi was left in Chang'an, even if he was only used as a doctor of Confucianism, wouldn't Confucianism in the Qin Dynasty take a big step forward?
Fu Jian secretly asked Wang Meng about this matter, and Wang Meng asked: "Doesn't your Majesty not want to negotiate peace with Jin?"
Fu Jian said: "Jin and Qin negotiated peace because they were afraid of the great power of Yan and wanted to divide Yan's power. However, Yan is not the Cao Wei of the Three Kingdoms, and Qin and Jin are not Wu and Shu. These three countries are not the other three countries. Before Chen Cao
I didn't ask for an alliance, I just wanted to exchange my new weapons for Guan and Long war horses. I agreed to the deal, but I wanted to keep Chen Caozhi for my use. Chen Caozhi had no strong foundation in Jiangdong, and the Sima and Huan clans didn't know how to do it.
Because I forced Chen Caozhi to stay, I raised an army to hold him accountable. The only problem is that Chen Caozhi refused to stay. I want his effectiveness, so naturally I cannot force him."
Wang Meng smiled and said: "When your Majesty gives you a banquet, you can use your words to test its meaning, but I don't expect Chen Caozhi to stay -"
Fu Jian said: "Yes, Chen Caozhi refuses to stay, what can I do?"
Wang Meng twisted his beard and smiled and said: "It's not easy for your Majesty to keep him. I delayed the time and refused to negotiate a peace deal with him. Chen Caozhi came here on orders. How can he leave without making peace? As long as Chen Caozhi stays in Chang'an."
In a year and a half, there will be a lot of criticism from both the government and the public in Jiangdong. At that time, I am afraid that Chen Caozhi will not be able to return to his country, so how can he not be used by your majesty?"
Fu Jian was overjoyed and nodded repeatedly.
At the beginning of noon, Chen Caozhi finished his lecture. Fu Jian asked Chen Caozhi to return to the palace with him, and gave him a banquet in Mingguang Hall, Lu Polou, Wang Meng, Li Wei, Quan Yi and other important ministers to accompany him.
During the banquet, Fu Jian asked Chen Caozhi with a smile: "Chen Envoy must know that General Huan Wen led his troops to invade the north ten years ago. When Huan Wen stationed his troops in Bashang, Wang Shangshu was still living in seclusion in Huashan Mountain. He went to see Huan Wen in a linen jacket.
While talking on the lice, Huan Wen was curious and thought that there were no such talented people in Jiangdong. He wanted to bring Wang Shangshu back south, but Wang Shangshu refused and stayed in Guanzhong——"
At this point, Fu Jian looked at Wang Meng and laughed loudly: "If Brother Jinglue had gone to Jiangdong back then, how could our Daqin be in the situation we are in today? This is because the sky left Jinglue to help me!"
Chen Caozhi said appropriately: "I dare not hide it from you. Huan Da Sima was unable to bring Wang Shangshu back to Jiangdong back then, which is still a regret."
Fu Jian laughed, but Li Wei and others laughed reluctantly.
Fu Jian asked: "Chen Envoy, if Wang Shangshu had gone to Jiangdong back then, would he be able to have the same status in our country of Qin today?"
Chen Cao smiled and said vaguely: "The talents of Wang Shangshu and Wang Zuo can turn the tide wherever they go."
Fu Jian felt that Chen Caozhi's explanation was not clear enough, so he smiled and said, "It's okay to just put it in words."
Chen Cao said: "Maybe he can have the status of Xi's guest."
Fu Jian nodded and said: "Xi Guijin is Huan Wen's think tank, but how can he compare to me, the King of Qin, Shangshu?"
Wang Meng said: "I am a refugee from the north in Jiangdong. How can I compare with Xi Jinping? I am just a common official. Fortunately, your majesty has not given up and entrusted me with important tasks. I am willing to devote myself to your majesty."
Fu Jian looked at Chen Caozhi and said: "Chen Envoy is from a wealthy family in Yingchuan, but he fell into a poor family after crossing to the south. He only became a scholar in recent years. During this period, Chen Caozhi worked hard and knew that Chen Envoy and Lu's daughter were in love.
We are so happy with each other, and everyone knows about it, but we are stuck in the family line, and our marriage has not been harmonious so far, which makes people sigh! I think that Chen Envoy is an ambitious person. Is it possible that he is willing to get entangled in the internal strife of his family and waste this great good?
How old is it? Even if Chen Envoy finally stands out and can hold the power of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, it will not be easy in three or fifty years. At that time, Chen Envoy will also be old, so what can he do?"
Chen Caozhi remained calm and listened to Fu Jian's words, thinking: "Fu Jian wants me to stay in Di Qin. Hey, that's unreasonable!"
Fu Jian continued: "I love the talents of Envoy Chen. If Envoy Chen is willing to stay, I will entrust him with the post of Taichang Qing of the fourth rank. What do you think of Envoy Chen?"
Chen Caozhi is now only the seventh-rank prince, Fu Jian entrusted him with the fourth-rank Taichang Qing, which can be said to be a lack of importance. Li Wei, Quan Yi and others all looked surprised. Looking at Wang Meng again, Wang Meng looked as usual, obviously Fu Jian
After discussing with him in advance, this made Li Wei, Quan Yi and others quite dissatisfied. Wang Meng was too authoritarian.
Of course Chen Caozhi would not agree, and Fu Jian just laughed it off because of his family background.
After the banquet, Chen Caozhi returned to Honglu's residence. Empress Dowager Gou sent a female official to convey her oral instructions to Fu Jian, asking Fu Jian to try to keep Chen Caozhi in Chang'an. The Buddhist temple donated by Empress Dowager Gou will be completed by the end of the year, and Chen Cao will be invited to do so.
Cao Zhi painted a mural of Buddha statues.
This is the second time that Empress Dowager Gou told Fu Jian that she wanted to keep Chen Caozhi. Last time, Fu Jian refused to comment. But today, after seeing Chen Caozhi's talents at Taixue, Fu Jian loved talents and decided to keep him.
Chen Caozhi's idea of staying in Chang'an was because Fu Jian knew that his energetic queen mother, who was over forty years old, was not very conservative about women. He said he wanted to keep Chen Caozhi to paint Buddhist temple murals. In fact, the more important reason was that he loved Chen Caozhi.
Handsome and beautiful, the queen mother now met Chen Caozhi in Taixue. Jiangzuo Weijie's reputation was well-deserved, and the meeting was even more famous. The queen mother wanted to keep Chen Caozhi——
The Di people are no better than the Han people and do not value women's chastity very much. However, Fu Jian is now the King of Qin and is deeply influenced by Han culture. So it is fine that Li Wei is his mother's old friend, because Li Wei is kind to Fu Jian and is young.
In the past fifty years, Fu Jian had let Li Wei's affair with his mother go unchecked. However, if Chen Caozhi, who came from the Eastern Jin Dynasty, also became Empress Dowager Gou's boss, Fu Jian would not be able to keep his face.
Thinking of this, Fu Jian couldn't help but feel a little worried, and his mother, Queen Mother Gou, said that she would invite Chen Caozhi to the palace to preach Buddhist scriptures to her tomorrow afternoon.
