The first emperor of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 7 Victory over Kong Yingda

After Kong Yingda finished reading, his face changed instantly, and the original disdainful expression was gone.It was replaced by shock and bewilderment.

But at this time Li Chengqian asked with a smile: "Old Master Confucius, the meanings of the two readings are probably very different, right?"

Kong Yingda's understanding of the Four Books and Five Classics is not to say that he has memorized it backwards.It's really embarrassing to turn the boat over in front of Li Chengqian today.

He didn't say a word for a long time, but tremblingly looked at the contract in his hand.I don't understand why someone would write such a contract.

So he said forcefully: "This is just a small way, and the orthodoxy in the world is the book of sages. His Royal Highness is the right way to learn the Four Books and Five Classics well. It is best for the crown prince to avoid these heretical ways."

"Then I don't know how old Master Confucius thinks that one should learn the Four Books and Five Classics to be eligible to graduate from Confucius' school?" Li Chengqian asked.

"Make sure that the whole article is integrated, not to mention memorizing it backwards, but also answering questions and answers." Kong Yingda said to Li Chengqian.

"Since this is the case, then I invite Old Master Confucius to ask, and I will answer on the spot. If there is one thing I can't answer, then I will accept this contract on the spot today and kowtow to Old Master Confucius to admit my mistake."

"If I were lucky enough to win against Old Master Confucius, then what about Old Master Confucius?" Li Chengqian asked aggressively.

"Then what does His Royal Highness want this old man to do?" Kong Yingda looked at Li Chengqian and asked.

"Since Old Master Confucius is a saint, I naturally cannot do anything that insults a saint. If I can answer the questions fluently, I would like to ask Old Master Confucius to donate all the books at home." Li Chengqian said to Kong Yingda.

Hearing that Li Chengqian asked him to donate all the books in his family, he couldn't help feeling a little hesitant in his heart.That is the wealth of the Kong family for thousands of years, how can it be used as a bet?
Just when Kong Yingda was hesitating, Changsun Chong gently pulled Li Chengqian's lapel.And whispered a few words in Li Chengqian's ear.

Then Li Chengqian lowered his voice and said: "Don't worry, he will never dare to use the books at home as a bet."

After finishing speaking, a playful smile appeared on Li Chengqian's face.This made Kong Yingda feel that Li Chengqian was exaggerating.

So he said without hesitation: "Okay, today the old man will bet on this game with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"Old Master Kong, it's not that I don't believe in your character. Let's make a written statement in black and white, and it happens that the father and the princes are here. How about letting them be a mediator by the way?" Li Chengqian hesitated for a while, and then Said to Kong Yingda again.

This made Kong Yingda feel even more that Li Chengqian was bluffing.So without hesitation, he made a written agreement with Li Chengqian.And it was guaranteed by Li Shimin and others.

After setting up the written evidence, Li Chengqian opened his mouth and said to Kong Yingda: "There are 1 chapters in the Analects of Confucius, and [-] people will have [-] understandings after reading them. Maybe there are places where my understanding may not be accurate. I also ask Master Kong to give some pointers. "

After Li Chengqian finished speaking, he closed his eyes slightly, as if he was waiting for Kong Yingda to ask a question.In fact, at this time Li Chengqian has already entered his consciousness into the super dandy system.

And directly opened the book, and dropped out all the Four Books and Five Classics.And it's still the kind that has been annotated.

Kong Yingda opened his mouth and asked Li Chengqian: "One sack of food, one ladle of drink. In the back alleys, people are overwhelmed with worries, and they never change their joy when they return. I don't know what to explain this sentence?"

"This sentence comes from "The Analects of Confucius Yong Ye Pian". Aim high and enjoy it. Even if you live in a back alley with simple food and clothing, what's the problem? You can't show your ambition unless you are indifferent, and you can't go far without tranquility. The pattern determines the height of life " Li Chengqian said without changing his face.

"It was cold in those days, and then I knew that the pines and cypresses withered. So what should I do?" Kong Yingda continued to ask.

"This sentence comes from "The Analects of Confucius Zihan". Difficult environments and difficult moments can best test a person's character. Only by persevering and not giving up lightly can you achieve something." Li Chengqian continued to answer.

"Three friends are beneficial, and three friends are detrimental. Friends who are straightforward, friends who are understanding, and friends who are knowledgeable are beneficial; friends who are friendly, friends who are kind and soft, and friends who are sycophants are detrimental."

"This sentence comes from "The Analects of Confucius". As the saying goes, those who are close to Zhu are red and those who are close to ink are black. What kind of friends you make is likely to become what kind of person. Good friends can support each other and promote each other. , and make progress together, on the contrary, poor choice of friends will eventually affect oneself.”

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In this way, Kong Yingda and Li Chengqian asked and answered dozens of questions in a blink of an eye.And every question Li Chengqian can answer fluently.And without the slightest hesitation.

This time not only Kong Yingda was shocked, but even Li Shimin was a little surprised.He never thought that his own son would have this ability.

At this time, Kong Yingda no longer continued to ask, but sighed and said: "Sure enough, the waves behind the Yangtze River are pushing the waves ahead. His Royal Highness is very knowledgeable, and I am naturally unable to catch up."

"Since Master Kong feels that he has lost, I don't know when I will send the books in your family to me. I also want to build a library in this Imperial College." Li Chengqian asked Kong Yingda.

"This old man is an upright gentleman. Since he is betting against His Highness the Crown Prince, he must not lose his word. This old man will arrange for Kong Zhiyuan to send the books at home to His Highness the Crown Prince." Although Kong Yingda spoke beautifully, his expression was already very ugly.

But at this time Li Shimin said: "Don't you have the printing skills? After Kong Aiqing's books are delivered, you can find someone to print them all. Then just return them to Kong Aiqing. After all, don't gentlemen steal people's love?"

"Since the father opened his mouth, he can only follow the order. It's just a pity that those lonely copies missed me." Li Chengqian said with a reluctant expression.

Kong Yingda is absolutely grateful to Li Shimin.If I can keep those books at home, I won't become the eternal sinner of the Kong family.

So he opened his mouth to thank Li Shimin and said: "Thank you, the emperor, for being considerate of my ministers. From now on, my ministers will definitely help the emperor solve problems."

This time, Kong Yingda's attitude towards Li Shimin's words no longer had the same arrogance as before.It can be said that since Kong Yingda became an official, it was the first time that he spoke so modestly.

At the same time that Li Chengqian and Kong Yingda were asking and answering, all the doctors from the Imperial College had already come and witnessed the whole process.

Then someone said: "Your Majesty, I see that His Highness the Crown Prince has a great talent, why don't we join forces and write a few test questions. How about asking His Highness the Crown Prince to give it a try?"

Hearing that someone had to rely on himself again, Li Chengqian said with a displeased face: "I don't do things that are thankless, unless you put up a corresponding bet like Master Confucius."

(End of this chapter)