During these days, Gongsun Long was always by Zhao Kuo's side, wanting to discuss philosophy, logic and other knowledge with him.
The two started a debate about consciousness or matter. Zhao Kuo was of course a materialist, but Gongsun Long couldn't make a distinction here. He both admitted that matter can exist without relying on will, but he also felt that will is the root of all things.
Fundamentally, Zhao Kuo obviously couldn't convince the old man in front of him with his half-baked knowledge of philosophy. Philosophy is like this. In most cases, no one can convince anyone.
The two debated every day, and even Zhao Kuo was blushing. Because he couldn't express the views he wanted to express, he quarreled with Gongsun Long. After arguing back and forth, he found that he couldn't talk to this old stubborn, so he stopped.
, however, Gongsun Long was still very happy, because Zhao Kuo could understand what he wanted to say, and would not drive him away. Sometimes he even felt that Zhao Kuo was the only person who understood him at the moment.
He debated with people from the Mohist school back then. At that time, he was very excited because he discovered that he was not alone. There were people who were exploring the nature of the world like him. But now, those Chu and Mohists came to debate with him, and he
But he was a little disappointed, because these people only knew how to recite things left by their predecessors, and did not have any knowledge of their own. Gongsun Long easily defeated them with what he had recently understood.
Zhao Kuo stopped arguing with him, so he changed his clothes and settled in Mafu. He was driven away by Lord Pingyuan because Lord Pingyuan could not accept his doctrine? Gongsun Long combined the "Mafu Book" to persuade Pingyuan.
King: Directly control the power of the Wei State? Then occupy the Zhao State and unite the three Jin Dynasties into one? Then form a unified country with other countries? The nobles will elect a capable person to the throne and rotate it every ten years? In this way?
Complete unification.
But Zhao Sheng was very angry and thought this was ridiculous. And because he had repeatedly incited him to rebel, he thought he had ulterior motives, so he sent him to Ma Fujun.
Gongsun Long likes Zhao Kuo's political theory very much. This is because of the famous political views, including Wuhou? Go to respect?
Respect and inferiority, and then opposition to violent unification? Benefit the common people rather than nobles, etc. These thoughts do not conflict with Zhao Kuo's thoughts. As for Gongsun Long instigating Lord Pingyuan? This is because of another nature of famous people.
The lawless kings are not etiquette? This means that the etiquette, justice and laws of the former kings are not sacred objects that cannot be changed? Reform is legitimate. Are they opposed to being stubborn? They are still radical reformers with an anti-traditional spirit, as Zhao Kuo said
Those things that are very advanced can be accomplished in their opinion, and everything should be continuously improved. They ignore the so-called etiquette, and naturally they have no idea of loyalty to the emperor.
It is precisely because of the similarity between famous scholars and Zhao Kuo's theory that famous scholars would vocally agree with Zhao Kuo's theory. Farmers, Legalists, and Mingjia, these three schools probably have no conflict with Zhao Kuo's theory, while the other schools...
.Probably because there was no conflict, Gongsun Long simply came to the school and listened to Zhao Kuo's talk about his knowledge, becoming the oldest student here. He also called Han Fei senior brother, which scared Han Fei to dare not accept the courtesy.
It was such an old man who wanted to stop violent activities in the world, but ignored etiquette, wanted to argue with others, but was in a daze thinking about the world. He became the most annoying guy in Mafu Township, except Zhao Kuo, and
No one likes this old man. Common people don't know this famous scholar, and those who know him don't dare to get close to him, for fear that they won't understand what he says and make a fool of themselves. Of course, there are more people who don't understand him because they don't understand him.
I agree with his teachings.
He is a very complicated person. When he first arrived at Mafu, no one knew him. It was Di who spread a lot of knowledge about Gongsun Long to them.
"At the beginning, King Yan Zhao wanted to attack Qi State. Gongsun Long and his disciples rushed from Zhao State to Yan State to persuade King Yan to stop the war. King Yan agreed, but Gongsun Long did not believe him. Guess he said: You originally
We are looking for people who can use troops to defeat Qi. Now that you are surrounded by generals who can use troops, you will definitely attack Qi. King Yan is speechless."
"Qin State made an alliance with Zhao State to help each other. Later, Qin State attacked Wei State and Zhao State went to rescue. King Qin said that Zhao State did not abide by the agreement. Gongsun Long said: You can tell King Qin that Zhao State decided long ago to
Protect Wei State, Qin State attacked Wei State later, it was Qin State that did not keep its agreement."
"The late king once talked to Mr. Gongsun Long and said that he loved everyone, so why couldn't he make the State of Zhao stronger? Gongsun Long told him: You are angry and frustrated because Qin got the land, and you are happy because of Wei's disaster.
By setting up a banquet, you don’t really care about everyone, so you don’t make the country stronger.”
Di learned about these things from Han Fei, but he did not tell anyone else. After hearing these deeds, everyone had a different kind of respect for the old man, but this respect followed the old man.
They were ruined by their strange arguments and disrespectful behavior.
But no matter what, he stayed in Mafu and became a commoner here.
The peasant scholar Zhan hated Gongsun Long very much.
Because he felt that Gongsun Long did not do human affairs, did not know farming, prevention and control, let alone planting, so what are you doing with your life? Talking nonsense all day long that no one can understand, what is the use of studying these? It can help the people
Can we afford food? Can we help people live a good life?
Gongsun Long doesn't think so. He thinks that what he studies is the most important. Things like farming can be done by any common people. Do you still need to study it? It's just a waste of time. Wait until you can do it.
When the doctrine is accepted, everyone will become happy and your contribution will be insignificant.
The two schools were arguing endlessly, and Zhao Kuo did not get involved in their disputes. Instead, he was a little lucky that Gongsun Long finally stopped bothering him. Zhao Kuo was still teaching his disciples attentively, because he felt the power of his disciples.
After these disciples go back, they will be able to explain their knowledge to the people around them, and they will become small classrooms and teach more disciples. Zhao Kuo is not too strict with his disciples, whether they want to
No matter what aspect of learning, he will teach it carefully.
Even if there were aristocratic disciples who wanted to learn those entertainment activities from him, he would simply explain them to them.
While Zhao Kuo was teaching these disciples with all his strength, a guest finally came to Mafu. Han Fei brought this guest to Zhao Kuo. Zhao Kuo hurriedly got up to meet the guest. The guest looked old.
He was not small, tall, with a short beard and a haggard face. Han Fei introduced Zhao Kuo: "This is Zheng Guo from South Korea..." Zhao Kuo was stunned. This Zheng Guo was exactly what he thought.
s difference.
He did not have the kind of self-confidence that a scholar has. He looked very ordinary and worried, and there was no luster in his eyes. After paying homage to Zhao Kuo, he sat down, sighed, and said
The situation in Korea was bitter, very bitter. Because in the war with Qin, Korea became the main battlefield, so it suffered the greatest impact. All parts of Korea were turned into ruins, the people had nowhere to escape, and there were countless casualties.
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Those who were killed, those who were starved to death, those who were frozen to death. Zheng Guo shook his head. Zhao Kuo understood where the sadness on his face came from. He frowned, but he knew very well in his heart that as long as the war
Until it ends, these sufferings will not disappear.... However, South Korea has been defeated. It can be said that South Korea now has no power to protect itself, and its land is almost squeezed. Next, the Koreans
I'm afraid life will be even more difficult.
When thinking of South Korea, Zhao Kuo will think of the hard-working Prime Minister.
"Prime Minister Zhang...", Zhao Kuo just mentioned it, and Zheng Guo said again: "Prime Minister Zhang was touring all over Korea, helping to resettle the victims, and rearranging officials, and the officials all ran away... Your Majesty also because
I reprimanded him severely for this matter." Han Fei stood aside, listening to Zheng Guo talking about this, he took a deep breath, Zhao Kuo could see that he must feel uncomfortable in his heart, Han Fei every time
When I first understand the unification, I always skip Korea.
Zhao Kuo could understand him. Han Fei was a patriot and a lover of the world. He felt that the world should be unified, but he still loved his country and did not want to see his country's name, culture, and characters disappear into history.
In the river, whenever he heard these things about South Korea, he would appear very silent. He tried all his ingenuity and seemed to be unable to find a way to save South Korea.
Zhao Kuo didn't know how to persuade the suffering man. He could only comfort: "Everything will be fine, please don't worry." Zheng Guo then raised his head and asked seriously: "
I read your "Ma Fu Shu" and I saw that you brought up everything. Why is there no water conservancy and construction content?" Zhao Kuo said with a wry smile: "Because I don't know these things myself.
Dare to speak nonsense."
Zheng Guo nodded. Zhao Kuo suddenly thought of something. Maybe Zheng Guo could also write a book to summarize his water conservancy experience. By the way, Qin State also has a water conservancy expert. If these two people write it together,
Books about water conservancy should be of great use. Just as he was about to express his thoughts, Zheng Guo stood up and said, "Please take me to the place where the flood occurred."
"This... you haven't eaten yet."
“You can also eat on the road.”
Facing the straightforward Zheng Guo, Zhao Kuo didn't say much. He had to ask people to prepare the carriage and then went with Zheng Guo to join the people. Zhan didn't know where he heard the news about the arrival of the water conservancy experts...most likely from Di.
There, well, when the carriage was about to set off, Zhan also arrived. Zhao Kuo introduced Zheng Guo to him. Zhan was very happy. After asking Zheng Guo some engineering questions that Zhao Kuo didn't understand, both of them agreed.
Have great respect for each other.
Taking these two men with him, Zhao Kuo left the horse uniform. At the door, they met Gongsun Long, who was debating something with several children in the village.
Zhao Kuo shook his head, this man was hopeless.
Along the way, Zhan and Zheng Guo chatted very harmoniously. When Zheng Guo talked about the disaster in South Korea, Zhan even said that he would take his disciples to South Korea to reclaim land. This made Zhao Kuo feel a little ashamed. He obviously had
He had greater ability, but did not have such courage as Zhan. Zheng Guo was naturally very grateful to Zhan for his words. Zhao Kuo felt that Zheng Guo probably thought that Zhan was just talking and did not think that he would really go to South Korea.
"I would like to see the channel dug by Ximen Bao. If possible, we can imitate him and make a staggered channel that can benefit at least twenty surrounding cities..."
While they were chatting, Ge suddenly reined in the reins and the carriage stopped.
Zhao Kuo looked forward. On the road ahead, at some point, a group of people appeared. They were wearing high crowns and exquisite clothes. Their eyes were full of arrogance. There were more than a dozen of them.
, they wore swords and blocked the road. The accompanying Xing hurriedly jumped off the carriage and led the retainers to guard in front of Zhao Kuo. Zhao Kuo also stepped off the carriage and walked out of the crowd.
"Everyone, do you want to ask for directions?" Zhao Kuo asked with a smile.
The leader stared at him for a moment and then asked: "Are you Zhao Kuo?" His words were full of unison. He had heard this kind of Zhao language from Tian Dan before.
Ge was furious and was about to charge at these people with his whip. Fortunately, Zhan, who was familiar with his personality, hurriedly took his hand and said seriously: "Don't be impulsive." Ge then angrily put down his whip and walked in front of him.
He could crush half of these people with just one charge. Zhao Kuo was not angry because of the arrogance in his words. He just nodded and said, "I am Zhao Kuo. What are your orders?"
Zhao Kuo said this, and the man put away his arrogance. He looked older than Zhao Kuo. He asked seriously: "You said that only six countries will perish, so that the people can live a better life."
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Zhao Kuo frowned and said, "I just said..."
"Yes or no?"
"Yes... Only when the world is unified can the war end."
"Oh, when there were no wars in the past, all countries existed. When Yao, Shun, and Yu were around, no other countries were destroyed..." The leader started talking directly from Yao, Shun, and Yu. Zhao Kuo immediately confirmed what was in front of him.
The identities of these people were Confucian disciples, but why did the Confucian disciples come to him and cause trouble for him? After listening for a moment, Zhao Kuo realized that these people were actually coming to debate academic issues with him.
Normally, Zhao Kuo would still have the heart to discuss it with them, but at this moment, he has more important things to do.
"Second and Third Sons, I understand why you are here, but I am a little busy now. Second and Third Sons can go to Mafu. At the gate of the village, there is a rude old man. He is the best person in Mafu who is good at debating. He also knows my theory.
, the second and third sons can come to him to argue for the time being, and then come to me after you convince him."
