Chapter 131 The classics compiled by the disciples
"Han Fei??"
Zhao Kuo stared at the young man in front of him dumbfounded. This cute young man was the famous Han Feizi in later generations. After Zhao Kuo came to this era, he also met many celebrities, such as Li Mu, Lian Po, Xunzi, etc. , but the difference between them and the impression in his mind is not very big. The charming Xunzi, the brave and strong Lian Po, the brave and good soldier Li Mu... But, why does Han Fei look so cute? ?
Han Fei has thick eyebrows, a pair of bright eyes, and his dull expression. He doesn't look like the Legalist leader who will be praised by later generations. In Zhao Kuo's mind, Legalist is the first He is solemn, and probably a little cold, and he can tell the appearance of a cruel official at a glance. But is this Han Fei really the Han Feizi he knows? He was born in a Korean clan and has a stutter. These characteristics are also consistent.
Han Fei looked at Zhao Kuo with some confusion. After Zhao Kuo learned his name, he asked about his origin. He looked a little shocked. Then, the way he looked at him was different. Han Fei also said Unclearly, there seemed to be some admiration and respect for himself in Zhao Kuo's eyes. Han Fei secretly overturned his opinion. How could it be impossible for the world-famous Ma Fujun to admire himself?
Zhao Kuo kindly asked Han Fei to sit next to him, and then asked with a smile: "Why did you come here all the way from South Korea?"
Han Fei looked at him seriously and said, "I'm here to learn from you."
Zhao Kuo was stunned, no, if he remembered correctly, Han Feizi should be a disciple of Xunzi? He asked with some confusion: "Now that there is a sage like Xunzi, what knowledge do you need to ask me for advice?" Han Fei said sincerely: "I...I...I heard Xunzi once said that he is not...not...not as good as you." Zhao Kuo laughed, shook his head and said: "He is because of his humility. In terms of moral character, what talents do I have that can rival Xunzi?"
"You are as humble as him." Han Fei said.
Zhao Kuo smiled hoarsely and said, "Please ask."
"Excuse me, why is South Korea so weak?"
"South Korea is located in a place where four countries are at war. In the west there are tigers and wolves who are powerful Qin, in the south there is the vast Chu State, in the north there is the Zhao State with Hufu cavalry and archery, and in the east there is the Wei State with strong soldiers. South Korea cannot expand outwards, and even cannot It is unable to resist the attacks of powerful enemies from all directions. However, South Korea’s territory is not large and its household registration is small, so it cannot expand outward. After annexing Zheng, it can no longer expand and can only hold on."
"Zhao has mountains as its barrier, Wei has big rivers as its city walls, Qin has Hangu Pass to resist foreign attacks, and Chu also has rivers and natural dangers. Korea is located in a plain, easy to attack but difficult to defend, and has no natural barriers. .”
"Every country is reforming to become stronger. Wei has Wu Qi's reform, Zhao has Hufu riding and shooting, and Qin has Shang Yang's reform. Only South Korea, Shen Buha's reform, is more inclined to the ministers' loyalty to the king, and has changed the appointment, supervision, and assessment. The methods of ministers and the innovation of official administration are of course a good thing, but these are all ways for the king to control his ministers. If the king is wise, Korea will certainly become rich and powerful, but if the king is mediocre, then the reform will lose its meaning."
"I heard that it is difficult for people without faith to live, and the same is true for countries. South Korea has changed repeatedly and wants to benefit from the wars of other countries. However, such behavior will only make South Korea lose the trust of other countries, and all countries will hate South Korea.
Even if South Korea is in danger, it will not rescue South Korea because of friendly and close relations. Qin Guobai's rescue of South Korea just illustrates this point."
Han Fei listened carefully to Zhao Kuo's analysis of the reasons for South Korea's weakness from all directions. The more he listened, the more bitter his heart became. When Zhao Kuo finished speaking, he found that Han Fei, who was sitting in front of him, had tears in his eyes.
Wu, Zhao Kuo can understand Han Fei's thoughts very well. Anyone who loves his motherland will do the same when he sees his motherland being weak and being bullied by others.
"Please tell me how to revitalize South Korea."
Zhao Kuo fell silent and said seriously: "South Korea has been suffering from evil for too long. It is like an old man who has been sick for many years and is lying on the bed. If you use strong medicine to treat him, it will kill South Korea. South Korea needs reform. It needs
It takes several generations of governance to revive." Han Fei's eyes gradually became brighter. Zhao Kuo looked at his face and said helplessly: "It's a pity that South Korea doesn't have that long to cure diseases."
Han Fei did not show anger or even disappointment. It seemed that he had already seen this. He was just stunned for a moment and then nodded, "You... you are right." Looking at him dimly.
Looking at him, Zhao Kuo felt a little unbearable.
"The wars are endless, the people are in dire straits, and all countries are seriously ill. May I ask for a way to heal the world?" Han Fei asked again.
Zhao Kuo thought for a long time and then said: "Unification."
"what did you say?"
"Only when all countries become one country, with only one king, all places are treated equally, and everyone becomes the subjects of one king, can this catastrophe end, and there will be no more wars that cause hundreds of thousands of casualties.
There will be no more fighting against each other."
Zhao Kuo said seriously: "The roads that carriages pass through are all of the same kind. People can talk to each other. Everyone can understand the words recorded on the bamboo slips. Zhao's coins can also be used to buy what you need in Chu."
.....All measuring tools are the same, and everyone is a brother and sister...Do you think this can cure the world?"
Han Fei trembled all over, put his hands on the ground, his lips trembled slightly, took a deep breath, and then asked: "Only the destruction of the Six Kingdoms can the world be healed?" He seemed to realize something, but he kept shaking.
He shook his head, and he was extremely tangled in his heart. He knew that Zhao Kuo did not deceive him, but he was very sad in his heart. He was sad for South Korea, because no matter who was the country that destroyed the Six Kingdoms in the end, it could not be South Korea.
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South Korea has only one path to destruction and no way out.
This was an extremely complicated emotion that left Han Fei speechless for a long time.
"Then who do you think can annex the world and establish the world you mentioned?" Han Fei raised his head and asked.
"Qin State." Zhao Kuo said without thinking.
Han Fei's eyes widened and he asked blankly: "Don't you feel sad for the State of Zhao? If what you say is true, then the State of Zhao will be destroyed by the State of Qin sooner or later." Zhao Kuo pondered.
After a moment, he said with a smile: "There is no country that will not perish... No matter which country it is, it will perish one day. What I care about is not the State of Zhao, but the people living in the territory of the State of Zhao."
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"If the people of Zhao State can live a better life and the people living on this land can avoid the disasters caused by war, then Zhao State will be destroyed. What does it matter?"
This sentence brought a huge impact to Han Fei, and he fell silent again. Zhao Kuo did not speak, but just waited for him.
"Then why are you still repelling Bai Qi's attack? Doesn't this violate the philosophy you recognize?" Han Fei asked again.
"I went to war to save the lives of hundreds of thousands of soldiers of the Zhao Kingdom." Zhao Kuo replied.
Han Fei looked at him. For a moment, he felt that he was a little confused and couldn't understand anything. He stood up, bowed towards Zhao Kuo and said, "Teacher, please allow me... I...
I will follow you and ask you for more knowledge."
"This..." Zhao Kuo hesitated. Han Feizi studied under Xunzi and became a generation of sages. Zhao Kuo didn't know if his interference would prevent him from achieving the future he deserved. These thinkers during the Warring States Period
, they are different from ministers and generals. The era opened up by ministers and generals only lasted a few hundred years, but the blessings given by thinkers to future generations will be left for thousands of years. These are the first to be ignited.
The torch of civilization lights the way for a great reputation.
Zhao Kuo was very worried that Han Fei would bury his talents by following him.
Seeing Zhao Kuo's hesitation, Han Fei bowed again and said, "Teacher, please let me stay."
Zhao Kuo looked at this persistent young man, thought for a long time, and then said: "You can study with me, but you don't have to regard me as your teacher. If one day, you feel that you can no longer study with me,
If you don't find anything, please rush to Chu State and continue to study with Xunzi." Hearing Zhao Kuo's words, Han Fei's eyes were wet. He already understood that the reason for Zhao Kuo's hesitation was that he was afraid of delaying himself?
Han Fei bowed deeply, and Zhao Kuo helped him up with a smile.
Looking at the cute boy in front of him, Zhao Kuo couldn't help but smile. What will future generations say? If Han Fei still grows up as he did in history, then he will also be classified as a Legalist boss in the future.
?Zhao Kuo imagined in his mind a group of children holding books and reading "Zhao Zi, the representative of the Legalist school." He couldn't help but chuckled, and asked Han Fei to follow him. Zhao Kuo walked out of the inner room.
As soon as he walked into the inner room, he saw Ping Gong talking seriously to Di, and the two of them had a serious quarrel.
Just as Zhao Kuo was about to walk over, Zhao's mother came out from the side, stuffed the little boy into Zhao Kuo's arms, and said, "Please help me take care of it for a while. I'm going to Mafu Mountain to get some spring clothes.
Come back soon." Mother Zhao said a few more words, and left in a hurry without waiting for Zhao Kuo to reply. Zhao Kuo looked at the little guy in his arms, and the two stared at each other for a moment, Zhao Kuo
Kuo hurriedly called Han Fei over.
"Take care of the child for me," he ordered, then handed the child into Han Fei's hands and walked towards Di.
Han Fei looked blankly at the little guy in his arms. Qiangu Yidi glanced at him a few times, as if to confirm his identity, and then he grinned and burst into tears. Han Fei was so anxious that he couldn't stop the child.
The cry almost started with the little guy.
Zhao Kuo came to Pinggong's side. Pinggong, who was arguing, looked at him and asked, "I heard that you want to raise a lot of poultry?"
"yes."
"About how many do you want to raise?"
"Nearly ten thousand of them."
Ping Gong suddenly became anxious, shook his head, and said seriously: "No, you don't know, around the fifteenth year of King Wen... I was drafted to raise poultry..." Ping Gong recalled, slowly
Said: "At that time, it was Pang Gong who suggested that he wanted to raise 20,000 poultry in Liren... After about two or three years, the number of poultry became more and more, and I also received a reward for it. However, a sudden outbreak
There was a disease, and all the poultry died of it, and they couldn't even be eaten."
"Several years of hard work, all in vain... If you want to keep them in captivity, you should discuss it with Mr. Pang, he knows these things best."
Zhao Kuo subconsciously thought of bird flu, but he did not know this knowledge. This matter had to wait until Pang Gong came back. Pang Gong showed Zhao Kuo very well what it means to have an old man in a family, just like having a treasure.
, he is well-informed and seems to have done everything and knows everyone. However, he is still in Chu State and is rushing towards Zhao State. We can only wait until he returns to Zhao State to discuss this matter.
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Zhao Kuo could only ask Di to stop raising poultry in captivity for the time being.
In addition to these, Zhao Kuo still has one very important thing to do, and that is about Xu Li. Xu Li was framed by Lou Chang because he was in a hurry to rescue him. Now he is serving as the county magistrate at the frontier. Zhao Kuo wants to kill this person.
Xu Li, who was brought back to Handan, was one of the few upright people in the palace, and he had a favor with him. Zhao Kuo discussed the matter with his disciples again. Of course, Han Fei also sat aside and listened.
Zhao Kuo's "number one think tank" Di gave a suggestion. The lieutenant was responsible for recommending officials. It was better to let Xing kidnap his family and blackmail the lieutenant into recommending Xu Li. After the matter was successful, he was released.
No one paid attention to his suggestion. Everyone looked at Li Yu. Li Yu said with a smile: "Your Majesty loves you. As long as you talk to me, he will definitely agree to let General Xu Li return to Handan.
", Zhao Kuo could only do this. Zhao Kuo left the matter of exchanging seeds and farm tools to Li Yu, and asked his followers to obey Li Yu's instructions. Li Yu is indeed talented, and Zhu Kuo is very talented.
None of the diners hated him.
Zhao Kuo walked towards Handan again, and Han Fei followed closely. Han Fei was not Zhao Kuo's disciple, but his disciple. This status was closer than that of a disciple. Therefore, Ge, Di and others were close to each other.
He also got along very well, especially Di. Han Fei liked to listen to Di tell interesting stories. Occasionally, he would record them, which made Di feel very accomplished and more willing to talk to Han Fei.
"Teacher, the officials in all parts of the Zhao Kingdom are of noble birth, but have no talents. The King of Zhao uses officials who don't understand farming to be responsible for the land, officials who don't understand construction to be responsible for the construction, and officials who don't understand the law to govern.
In criminal proceedings in various places, do you think it’s okay to use family background as a criterion for holding an official position?”
"Of course this is wrong. Those who serve as officials and enjoy the salary given by the Lord should bear the responsibilities given by the Lord. When they are officials in a mile of land, they must try their best to make this land a better place.
Make the people rich, lead them to better farming, build smooth roads, prevent possible disasters, and train outstanding students. If they fail to complete such a mission, the officials should lie on the haystacks and eat coarse millet.
, wearing tattered clothes and not daring to sleep at night.”
Zhao Kuo said on the side, while Han Fei was not far away and kept recording his words. In order to facilitate Han Fei's writing, Ge even pulled the reins tightly to slow down the horse. This is of course normal.
In this era, disciples often record the words and deeds of their teachers, and finally sort them out, which will become the essence of their life's thoughts. The words and deeds of people like Confucius and Mencius were recorded by the disciples sitting next to them.
As Zhao Kuo was talking and thinking about how to recommend officials, he suddenly thought of something and his eyes lit up.
ps: It’s the end of the month, can you ask for a monthly pass? If you don’t have a monthly pass, a recommended pass will work too!!!
