"The sky and the earth are dark and yellow, the universe is vast; the sun and the moon are waxing and waning, the stars and constellations are arranged; cold comes and summer comes, autumn harvests and winter hides."
In the early morning in Biaoshi County, Jiuquan County, a sound of children reading loudly came from the small courtyard surrounded by gray and yellow rammed earth, which made people passing by the door unable to bear to stop and listen for a moment before leaving with a smile.
Schools or private schools are extremely rare in Hexi.
Not to mention it is a school for enlightenment of children.
Nowadays, Biaoshi County exists because of Pang Qiao, who abandoned his official position and returned to his hometown.
At the beginning, Pang Chun had no intention of preaching and teaching.
However, many scholars in the county admired his reputation and came not far away to ask for advice on secular etiquette, Confucian classics, etc. Pang Qiao, who had nothing to do, did not turn him away, so it gradually evolved into a gathering place for students.
But enlightening children in rural areas has never been done before.
At least, Li Jian, who had just returned from assassinating Zheng Pu at the Fortress of Manyin, was quite surprised.
He is also a member of the Biao family, and he has come to visit Pang Cao many times before. He has only been away from his hometown for more than a month, and he has learned a lesson?
And what kind of book are these children reciting, yet they themselves have never heard of evil?
After stopping outside the door and listening for a moment, Li Jian straightened her clothes and stepped in.
The door of Pang's house was never closed during the day, and no servants were arranged to answer the door. Visitors could come and go as they pleased.
It’s not that the current trend in Jiuquan County is gone.
But the Pang family had a great reputation since Pang Pang's mother, Zhao E, killed Chou Yu. Moreover, Pang Pang was honest and self-respecting when he was an official. The family had no money, so even the most vicious people would not come to seek bad luck.
Walking into the courtyard, under the poplar tree in the left corner of the courtyard, more than ten children were sitting on the ground, reciting calligraphy under the guidance of a nephew of the Pang family; while in the right corner, seven or eight scholars stood respectfully, holding their breath and listening.
Pang Qiao, who was sitting under the eaves of the house, wearing a coarse ge robe, seemed to be withered, and was answering the Confucian classics questions raised by the scholars.
When Li Jian saw him, he didn't dare to disturb him.
He bowed silently to Pang Xuan, then gently stepped forward to listen, but it still caused a small commotion.
Either because people in Hexi value the idea of gratification, or because the scholars who came to seek answers were not as good as the weak, and their character was undecided, when they saw Li Jianzhi who had returned from assassinating Zheng Pu, he couldn't help but
He shouted softly and raised his hands in greeting.
It also made Pang Qiao, who was explaining the meaning of the scriptures, frown slightly.
"That's it for today, I'm tired."
Without waiting for the scholars to accuse him, he said quietly, stood up from the eaves and returned to the house.
Seeing this, everyone looked ashamed.
As an elder, Pang Chong did not restrain himself and took the trouble to answer their questions despite his old age. However, they did not know how to cherish it. After all, it was rude. They had no shame to stay any longer, so they all bowed to Pang Chong's back.
Then they dispersed one after another.
As for Li Jian, he smiled silently and bitterly, before walking towards the room and entering the hall.
In recent years, he often came to seek advice, and Pang Chun admired his diligence and did not hesitate to teach him. The relationship between the two has become a real master and disciple.
As soon as he entered, he saw that Pang Qiao was already waiting for him at his desk.
Without waiting for him to say anything, he asked with a ray of relief, "There is no news from Xiangzi. Ten days ago, I heard that Zice was released by the Han army. Today, I can find Zice's appearance. I am very happy! But it's
I wonder when Zice will come back?"
Hearing this, Li Jian couldn't help but feel a little sore in his nose.
First, he knelt down upright and bowed respectfully, and then he answered aloud, "Mr. Lao, I am concerned that Jian returned home yesterday afternoon. If there were not many powerful people disturbing her along the way, Jian should have returned ten days ago."
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How much trouble does Hao You have?
Raising his eyebrows slightly, Pang Qiao's expression became clear and he couldn't help but clasp his hands and smile, "I forgot that Wen Ce stabbed Zheng alone and his reputation was already famous in Hexi!"
"Ashamed."
Li Jian quickly made a modest gesture.
Immediately, he said with a bitter look on his face, "Sir, I stabbed it without any intention of naming it. Moreover, after returning now, I don't know whether this move was good or evil."
"Um?"
Immediately, Pang Qiao stopped smiling, narrowed his eyes with a solemn expression, and asked, "Why did Wen Ce say such evil things?"
"Mr. Hui, this is what Jian saw and heard on the way back."
Li Jian bowed again and bowed his head and said, "On the way, Jian saw that the government had gathered barbarians, bandits and bandits as soldiers, and there were many incidents of strong and powerful bullying of the weak. The powerful and right-wing officials colluded with the petty officials, and sent troops to break down the doors of small houses to collect money and food."
They were used as military supplies and occupied acres of land; the governor of Hexi and the county guards all turned a blind eye and continued to do corvee labor without restraint, leaving the weak and weak-minded sons with no way to redress their grievances.
, which makes me confused. I went there with a grudge and stabbed Zheng Zijin in Guanyin because I wanted to avenge the Yin prefect for his personal crimes. However, at the time of the conflict between Han and Wei, I injured the Han general and was also helping the Wei Canxiangzi.
Abuse! Is this a righteous act? Jian feels guilty!"
"Heh~~"
After hearing this, Pang Qiao couldn't help but laugh softly, and asked in reply, "I don't agree with Wen Ce's words. The world is inherently muddy, which one is right? Which one is wrong?"
Without waiting for Li Jian to answer, he turned his head outside the eaves again, his eyes filled with memories and his voice a little ethereal.
"In the past, when my mother was still alive, Mrs. Zhang often heard that my mother had cut her father's skull with her own hands, and she went to the house to leave twenty pieces of silk. One of his sons, Zhang Shuwei, served as the prefect of Wuwei, and had a personal grudge against the governor of Yongzhou. When I heard about it, I went to collect the Handan envoy to bury him.
, and I was ready to stab him with a sword. If I cut him off according to the world's principles, I would be benefiting from his father's favor and hating his son! However, when I went there, no one from the scholars or the common people criticized me, so why?"
"It is unjust to kill a minister because Zhang Shuwei ignored the court's laws!"
"Today, you want to repay the kindness of Governor Yin and go to assassinate Zheng Zijin alone. This is the righteousness of the Spring and Autumn Period. What's wrong?"
"Now that the Han and Wei dynasties are fighting, the governor of Hexi and the prefects of various counties gather their troops and carry out troops and cause chaos in the countryside, so that the people have no food for the winter. It is time! Whether you assassinate Zheng or not, you will not change this matter. You
He was not an official in the Wei state, nor did he help Zhou to do evil, so why do you feel so guilty?"
After saying this, Pang Qian looked back, looked into Li Jian's eyes, and spoke earnestly.
"In troubled times in my life, I should uphold my true nature, not be disrespectful to etiquette, not disrespectful to justice, not bully the weak, not invade wealth, and not mess with life; guarding oneself with courtesy and establishing the world with virtue is a good deed. I don't know what is right or wrong in this life.
, later generations will comment that there is no need to disturb the literary policy."
After the words fell, the hall fell into silence.
Li Jian kept his posture of listening to the instructions and was lost in his thoughts.
It’s not that I’m questioning what Pang Chun said.
But he seemed to understand, and felt vaguely enlightened, but found that the guilt in his heart had not been relieved much.
Do you act with respect and respect without regard to the current situation?
The teachings of the sages and the conduct of scholars should not be to cultivate one's moral character and be a good person, to be loyal to the death and to go to the country in trouble?
Today, there are frequent wars, fierce soldiers are causing chaos, and the people are hanging upside down. Why do you say you are content and at peace?
There was silence for a while.
Li Jian, who was puzzled, spoke up again, "Jian is stupid and can't understand the meaning of Mr. Sir's humble words."
Pang Qiao, who had closed his eyes for a long time, opened his eyes after hearing this and sighed, "Oh, Wen Ce is so obsessed!"
