The Huainan Kingdom was richer than the Hengshan Kingdom, but the banquets given by the King of Huainan were incomparable to those of the King of Hengshan. Not only was there less meat and more vegetables, there were no songs or dances. A bunch of old men were sitting in the room talking loudly. Su Ren's head hurt, but
He was too embarrassed to leave, so he could only endure this torture with difficulty. Liu An invited many people to accompany him. In addition to the officials of the Huainan Kingdom, there were also many of his retainers. It is said that they were all from the vicinity of the Huainan Kingdom.
The research directions of university scholars are also diverse, and even those who study miscellaneous subjects are involved in them.
Feeling really bored, Su Ren excused himself to change clothes and go out for some fresh air. Under the guidance of a servant, Su Ren came out of the hut and stood on the porch to admire the scenery in the palace. The palace of King Huainan was very shabby, with no birds singing and fragrance of flowers, and more of a strong smell.
The smell of ink. Walking around, you can see many slaves holding bamboo slips in a hurry.
Pointing to the row of houses opposite, Su Ren asked the servant: "That's where the king compiled Hong Lie?"
The servant did not speak, but someone spoke on his behalf: "Yes, that's where my father compiled Hong Lie. My father recruited thousands of scholars and it took more than ten years. It will be completed in a few months. If Mr. Su likes it, but
Send someone to make a copy."
Su Ren didn't look back, he just knew who was coming and shook his head: "Copying books is what stupid people do. I have a way to produce hundreds of volumes in one go, saving time and effort, even if you are illiterate.
can be completed."
"Oh? Mr. Su has such a good method, why haven't you heard of it?"
Su Ren turned his head and glanced at Liu Hong: "We are not familiar enough to tell you everything. If the Fifth Young Master is willing to invest, I can let you have a look at it."
"Hehehe." Liu Hong smiled: "Everyone knows that Mr. Su loves money. There is no need to emphasize it here. Besides, Mr. Su has already taken away a thousand gold from me. Isn't this money enough?"
"How can there be one thousand gold? It's obviously less than nine hundred gold."
"You admitted it?"
"What did I admit?"
"Haha!" Liu Hong sat next to Su Ren: "I won't talk about this anymore, but I would like to thank Mr. Su for keeping his promise and not embarrassing those merchants. Otherwise, I really don't know how to explain to my father. Those people are...
Our main source of national commercial tax in Huainan, although it is not much, it is not enough without it."
"Those merchants are nothing. If the Fifth Young Master has this intention, I can send some merchants from Jiangsu City to Shouchun. By then, the commercial tax will be more than what you collect now." Su Ren looked at Liu Hong with a smile on his lips:
"Are you interested in this business, young master five? It's not much. Just investing three hundred gold is enough. To be honest, the eldest young master has already sent three hundred gold at noon today, which counts as a share."
"Liu Buhai?" Liu Hong was surprised: "Mr. Su and Liu Buhai have cooperated?"
Su Ren said with a smile: "I am a businessman. When I open my business, I will naturally accept anyone who comes. Since the eldest son is willing to give all his support, I can't thank you enough. How can I not cooperate? The fifth master is really not interested?"
Liu Hong lost interest in chatting, stood up and hugged Su Ren, turned around and walked back. Looking at Liu Hong's back, Su Ren said to the servant standing aside with his head bowed: "Do you have any spare money?
Buy a share?”
The servant's face turned green, a layer of cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and he was so frightened that he didn't know how to answer.
Su Ren smiled and said: "Looking at your potential, no wonder you can only be a servant for the rest of your life!"
The banquet in the lobby was still going on, and I didn't know what kind of topics were being discussed. A group of people were quarreling fiercely. Su Ren silently sat down on his seat, yawned loudly, and looked around for a place to lean on.
There was a pillar behind him. Su Ren moved his cushion back, leaned against the pillar comfortably, closed his eyes and meditated.
"Mr. Su? Mr. Su?" Someone called softly several times, and Su Ren sat up in excitement.
"Mr. Su, do you think Mr. Huang's rule of inaction is the right way or Confucianism is the right way?" An old man with a gray beard looked at Su Ren and asked with a blushing face. He must have lost the argument with others just now and hoped that Su Ren
Ren can give him a hand.
Liu An smiled and said: "Mr. Su answered this question just right. I heard that when Mr. Su was in Shu County, he debated the Three Strategies of Heaven and Man with the great scholar Dong Zhongshu. He also said that some of Dong Zhongshu's views were wrong and he could spot Dong's thieves at a glance.
Mr. Su is the first person to make evil talk."
Su Ren saluted Liu An and said: "Your Majesty, please be merciful. Let's not talk about who won and who lost in the argument between Mr. Dong and the boy back then. Now, Mr. Dong is my father-in-law. Your Majesty said this, and it's hard for me to answer."
"Uh! Hahaha, I made a mistake and forgot about it! Mr. Su, please forgive me."
Liu An, the king of Huainan, was a man who wanted to gain fame and reputation. He had a talented appearance and seemed to be a genuine gentleman, but what he did behind the scenes was despised by others. When he first saw Liu An, Su Ren suddenly thought of a person. In Jin Yong's life
In the novel "The Swordsman", Yue Buqun, the leader of the Huashan Sect, who is known as the Junzijian, is somewhat similar to Liu An.
However, Liu An is really talented and learned. He is very proficient in poetry, songs, etiquette, and music, and he is also a good talker. Otherwise, there would not be so many knowledgeable people gathered around him, sticking their butts out for him.
What is "Huainanzi" compiled?
Su Rendao: "When it comes to knowledge, I think there is no distinction between good and bad, it only depends on needs. Farmers yearn for agriculture, and wise men admire Neo-Confucianism. Whether it is Huang-Lao theory or Confucianism, it only depends on whether it is useful to us."
After Su Ren finished speaking, a few people nodded in agreement, but more people sneered. Liu Qian even snorted: "So, Mr. Su thinks that Emperor Gaozu was wrong to use Huang Lao to govern the country?"
"I didn't say it!" Su Ren retorted quickly. If this charge was pressed, he might go to jail: "The Qin Dynasty was cruel and brutal, and the world was frightened by its severe punishments and laws. Only then did Chen Sheng and Wu Guang rise up with eight hundred people, and the world was frightened.
Response: When Emperor Gaozu founded the country, he ruled with Huang Lao doing nothing, allowing the people to recuperate and recuperate, and then won the support of the people, and the Han Dynasty was forever. However, for hundreds of years, the world was peaceful and the people were prosperous, and some people who did not respect the law and acted arbitrarily appeared one after another. If we still rule by doing nothing, it seems
It’s just a little inappropriate.”
"Governing a country is not scholarship. You need to judge the situation and use what principles when. If you stick to the old ways, when the day needs to be changed, I am afraid it will not be a little bit damaged. Let's take Qin as an example. Qin's unification of the Six Kingdoms Legalism has indeed contributed
It was huge, but after unification, severe punishments and laws were still implemented, so that the whole world could destroy Qin."
"Of course, Confucianism is not perfect, and it may be replaced by better governance concepts at some point. But for now, Huang Lao's rule of inaction seems to be somewhat outdated! Huang Lao emphasizes inaction and taking advantage of the situation, and Confucianism emphasizes
Benevolence and legalism emphasize abiding by the law and serving the people, and there is no conflict with each other from a viewpoint."
"The "Hong Lie" written by Your Majesty is not limited to Huang Lao, but also includes Confucianism, Legalism, military strategism, Yin Yang and the Five Elements. If you think that the words of Huang Lao and his family can solve all the difficult problems in the world, why bother with just one sentence?"
This "Tao Te Ching" will be finished."
Su Ren took a sip of water and said so much in one breath, his throat felt a little bitter. The lobby was quiet, and the heated debate just now disappeared. Many people began to lower their heads in thought. Su Ren's words were not inspiring words, but they were
There is some truth to it.
The old man with a white beard saluted Su Ren: "In Mr. Su's opinion, which theory should be respected in the world today?"
Su Ren put down the water bowl: "Mr. Which organ in your body do you think is the most important?"
The old man frowned: "What do you mean, sir?"
Su Ren smiled and said: "Don't be angry, your question is the same as the question I just asked. There are so many things in the world, no matter which thing is the most important thing, it is just like our internal organs, which one is missing?
None of them are possible, so there is no distinction between superior and inferior. If you have to distinguish between superior and inferior, it depends on the preference of the superior! To use another metaphor, the world is like the body, and the superior is like a medical officer. A good king governs a country like a good doctor treats diseases.
The medicine is also ever-changing; since ancient times, those who do not plan for the eternal life are not enough to plan for a moment, and those who do not plan for the overall situation are not enough to plan for a region."
"A good king governs a country like a good doctor treats a disease!" Liu An picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp: "Mr. Su is a great talent. I admire him so much. I only regret that we met so late. If I had known about Mr. Su earlier, I would have personally met him."
please!"
Su Ren smiled: "Your Majesty, you are very polite. Although this is the first time that Your Majesty and I have met, I met the Fifth Young Master several years ago." Su Ren turned his head and glanced at Liu Hong, with an expression of gloating.
Liu An laughed loudly: "Yes! Back then, Hong'er traveled to Shu County to study. Thanks to Mr. Su's help, he was able to return home safely. I will definitely thank you very much for this!"
"Your Majesty, you're welcome, it's just a little effort!" Su Ren had a drink with Liu An, but did not reveal the matter.
The room full of great scholars were all fooled by Su Ren's words. It cannot be said that their knowledge was not good, but they lacked Su Ren's insight. Su Ren did not quote any scriptures, and the last sentence was an improved version of "Pei Hao Zi Bing".
Su Ren learned it from TV. But Su Ren knows the changes in history and the general direction of history, so he can speak clearly and logically.
The banquet lasted until late at night, during which someone asked Su Ren several questions, and Su Ren gave answers beyond their expectations. Those who listened were stunned for a while. The banquet was not over until the moon rose above the treetops. Su Ren answered
Ren said goodbye in a drunken state, and Liu An personally sent him out the door. He even helped Su Ren get on the carriage and still stopped to look into the distance.
Zuo Wu took a deep breath: "This man is young and has far more knowledge than the great sages. If this man cannot be used by the king, he can be killed to avoid endless troubles."
Liu An didn't answer, and stood there in a daze: "At first I thought he was a businessman, but I didn't expect this person to have such an opinion. Liu Che's son is really lucky. Tomorrow you go to find out what he says. Liu Ci sent him to celebrate his birthday."
What on earth is Haru going to do?”
"Here!"
Liu An turned around and walked back, then suddenly turned to look at Zuo Wu: "Lei Fang has already told me about the matter. I will never forgive him lightly next time!" Liu An's eyes were ruthless and he looked at Zuo Wu.
Wu was covered in cold sweat.
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