Han Dao world

"Isn't the law of Qin also included in the etiquette?" Liu Xie teased. "The two disciples of Xunzi are both outstanding legalists. Speaking of which, Li Si is from Runan. Although Han Fei is not from Ruying, he is not far from Yingchuan. He is barely half Ruying."

"It's too late." Xun You cupped his hands and said, "Although the laws of Li Si and Han Fei came from the Xun family, they are no longer ritual laws. I hope your majesty will learn from them."

"Understood." Liu Xie nodded, and then said: "I agree with your point of view. The rule of the country should be governed by etiquette, not by Qin law. After all, Qin II died in the same way before, and we can't deceive ourselves and others."

Xun Er was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect Liu Huihui to be persuaded so easily by him, and he felt a little uneasy subconsciously.

Liu Xie then said: "It is a good thing to learn from history, but the past and the present are different, and we can't remain unchanged. Are you right?"

"It's natural." Xun Or instinctively nodded in agreement.

"The current situation is different from when Emperor Gao started his career, so what we have to worry about is not going too far, but not going too far." Liu Xie put away his smile. "In the eyes of Mr. Xun, am I the king who collects taxes and competes with the people for profit?"

Xun Yu bowed and said: "Your Majesty loves the people, and the world can see it. Although I am dull, I dare not call white as black. I advocate etiquette and law, not because your majesty respects the law, but because your majesty lacks etiquette."

Liu Xie was stunned and didn't speak for a long time.

He really didn't expect that Xun Yu would focus on rituals.

In this regard, he is indeed very careless and careless.There was no condition before, but now there is no interest.

He has always felt that Confucianism's emphasis on etiquette is formalism, extravagant and wasteful, and has no practical effect.Just like the so-called nobles, they always like to engage in some red tape to show their differences.In fact, to put it bluntly, it's just pretending.

Only those who are fierce and soft inside need those external things to pack themselves, and those with a strong heart don't need such things at all.

It is people who can really be respected, not those bluff formalisms.

No matter how gorgeously dressed an actor is, he is not as good as a national soldier in cloth shoes and sweatshirt.

Liu Xie said word by word: "Mr. Xun, I have no objection to propriety, but as you said just now, too much is not enough, and too much propriety is not a good thing. Although the world is peaceful, there is no time to enjoy it."

He paused, and then said: "Of course, at any time, I don't agree that writing is better than quality."

Cold sweat broke out on Xun You's forehead. "Your Majesty's words are very true. Gentleness and gentleness are the only way to be a gentleman."

The corner of Liu Xie's mouth twitched, a smile that was not a smile.

What he has always advocated is Mencius's "born in sorrow and died in peace", but Xun Hu insists on "gentleness and gentleness". Although they are both Confucian ideas, there are some essential differences.

It seems that the Confucian sect is unwilling to retreat this time, and is determined to fight.

That's fine, let them come if they should come.

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Liu Xie and Xun Or didn't talk speculatively, but they didn't tear each other up. They can be regarded as gentlemen who are harmonious but different.

He was somewhat disappointed in his heart.

He paid enough respect to Xun Gu, the most outstanding counselor in the Three Kingdoms era, but he still couldn't get his support.That kind of awkwardness of incongruity has always been there, making him very uncomfortable.

He maintained a basic decency, and communicated with Xun or frankly about the relevant situation.

But he didn't keep a meal, which was a small dissatisfaction.

Mrs. Bian, the prime minister of Shangshi, had already prepared Yingchuan special delicacies for Xun Yu, but there was no news of the dishes being served.Finally, when the emperor came, he sent the food to the small courtyard and gave it to noble Xun.

Xun Wenqian went shopping with her mother and younger brother. Only Xun or was waiting in the house, reminiscing about the conversation with the emperor.

He can feel the emperor's dissatisfaction, but he has no regrets.

Some things must be insisted on and cannot be compromised.

When Xun Wenqian came back, Shangshijian immediately delivered food.When Xun Wenqian saw it, she immediately understood the meaning, but she didn't say much, she just arranged food and cloth for her parents and younger brother to feast on.

The Son of Heaven is not extravagant and wasteful, but he still pays attention to food. Mrs. Bian's ability is well-known.

Early the next morning, Xun Yu went to Situ's Mansion to meet Yang Biao.Xun Wenqian accompanied her mother to Yinfang first.

Situ's mansion is nearby, Xun or chose to walk, and Xun Wenqian and the three took a car.After going out, they parted ways. Xun Wenqian got into the car, opened the curtain, looked at Xun Or's back, and asked, "Did Ah Weng sleep well yesterday?"

"Not good." Tang yawned, and said, "Maybe it's because he was in bed and baked the cake in the middle of the night. Even on the road, I've never seen him sleep so badly."

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Xun Wenqian smiled slightly. "It's not that I'm accepting the bed, it's that I didn't have a good talk with the emperor yesterday, and he's anxious."

Tang was taken aback, and leaned over to look at it for a while, then at Xun Wenqian. "You, A Weng, did not have a good talk with the emperor. Are you so happy?"

Xun Wenqian put down the curtain of the car, tapped on the wall of the car, and signaled the driver to start.She put her arm around Tang's shoulder and shook it lightly.

"Mother, you don't know, the emperor has always been happy and angry. I have been with him for so many years, and I only saw him get angry once. Do you know the reason?"

"how could I know?"

"You should know."

Tang was stunned for a while, then suddenly said: "Is it the time when Sikong was confronted because of his escape not long ago?"

Xun Wenqian nodded vigorously. "The emperor was angry because he had high hopes for San Gong. He expressed dissatisfaction with A Weng also because he had very high expectations for A Weng, otherwise he would not mind at all."

Tang was a little confused for a while, not knowing whether he should be happy or worried.

The carriage moved forward all the way, turned to the right, and left the city.

For the convenience of transportation, several large workshops in Wancheng are located along the banks of the Feishui River, and Yinfang is no exception.Not long after leaving the city, the carriage drove lightly along the avenue by the bank. Xun Yu looked around with the binoculars he just bought yesterday, and felt that everything was new.

"Sister, what is that?" He kept asking.

Xun Wenqian was by his side and answered them one by one.

There are too many new things in Wancheng recently, some of which she doesn't know very well, so she has to ask the accompanying maid.Xun Yu quickly lost confidence in her and chose to ask the maid directly.

Xun Wenqian was a little disappointed. After watching for a while, she suddenly pointed to a group of people and said, "Do you know what they are doing?"

"You know?" Xun Mata asked with some disdain.

"They're building a bridge." Xun Wenqian smiled triumphantly, "Building a bridge across the Fei River."

Xun Yu looked at Xun Wenqian, then at the group of people, half-believing. "Sister, are you lying to me? How to build a bridge with such a wide water surface?"

"How could my sister lie to you? If you don't believe me, come back in a few days."

"In a few days?"

"If it goes well, it will be completed before the New Year. No matter how slow it is, it will definitely be completed before Shangyuan. When you return to Luoyang, the carriage can go over that bridge."

"Is it so fast?" Tang also craned his neck to look. "The piers haven't even been built yet."

"This is a new bridge-building technology. There are no piers. There are many large ships passing by on the water every day. If the piers are built, the large ships will not be able to go."

Tang was even more surprised. "How to build a bridge with such a wide water surface without piers?"

"That's technology."