Great Military Division

Chapter 312 The dispute between ancient and modern literary classics?Confucianism experts, help the defense master!
Looking at the back of Sima Hui leaving, Liu Bian secretly heaved a sigh of relief.

If it is really possible to bring Zheng Xuanzheng into the court, then it will be beneficial to the implementation of the education system and will not cause any harm.

After all, at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, there were only a handful of people who could be recognized by scholars of ancient and modern literature and classics, and Zheng Xuan was the most important one among them, and he was called Taishan Beidou.

"teacher."

However, Liu Bian still had lingering fears in his heart, and he asked inwardly, "If we recruit scholars of ancient and modern scriptures into the court in such a reckless manner, according to the previous interpretation, isn't it going to trigger the rhythm of a big war?"

It is worth mentioning that.

Taixue uses Confucian classics as its teaching materials.

Since the end of the Western Han Dynasty, there has been a struggle between the ancient text and the modern text.

The Jinwenjing was written in the official script that was popular at the time, while the Guwenjing came out later and was written in the ancient characters of the Warring States Period. At the same time, the words, sentences, chapters and explanations of the scriptures are also different.

In addition, ancient and modern texts have different attitudes toward Confucius.

Jinwen Confucianism believes that the six classics are all written by Confucius, and regards Confucius as the "Su Wang" who reformed the ancient system; pays attention to the "subtle words and great meaning" of the elucidation of the scriptures, and advocates the application of the classics; represented by Dong Zhongshu, He Xiu, etc. The Legend of the Ram".

Jinwen Confucianism regards Confucius as an educator and thinker, so the order of the Five Classics is determined as "Poetry", "Book", "Li", "Yi", "Spring and Autumn", from the shallower to the deeper;

However, ancient literature and classics worship Zhou Gong, and regard Confucius as the forefather of "telling without writing, believing in ancient times"; it emphasizes exegesis, and its connection with real political issues is weak; represented by Liu Xin, Jia Kui, etc., it pays the most attention to "Zhou Li" .

Classical Classics regards Confucius as a historian, and the order of the Five Classics is "Yi", "Book", "Poetry", "Li", and "Spring and Autumn", which are arranged in chronological order.

of course!

These are some of the different forms.

The root cause of the real struggle is the conflict of interests.

The five classics doctors established by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty were all Jinwen Confucianism. Jinwen Confucianism has long monopolized the official studies of the Han Dynasty.

At the end of the Western Han Dynasty, Wang Mang usurped power and put forward the idea of ​​"Wang Tian" to nationalize the land, using the "Zhou Li" statement about the well field system as the basis for the current theory.

"Zhou Li" belongs to the ancient Chinese classics, and the status of the ancient Chinese classics was improved. During the reign of Emperor Ping, five doctors of ancient Chinese were established to fight against the modern classics.

Immediately at the beginning of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Liu Xiu used prophecy to consolidate the regime. After he ascended the throne, he advocated Jinwen and abolished ancient Wen.

However, the Shangshu ordered Han Xin to go to Shu, and wanted to set up a doctor for the ancient texts "Fei Shiyi" and "Zuo Shi Chunqiu", but was opposed by Dr. Fan Sheng, who argued with Han Xin and others, and said that "Zuo Shi" missed fourteen things, which should not be done. Take 31 things.

Since then, there have been constant struggles between ancient and modern texts and classics, and the two factions of scholars have fought all kinds of verbal battles. The ultimate goal is to make the scriptures they have learned become official studies of the imperial court in order to obtain substantial benefits.

At the end of the Han Dynasty, Ma Rong and Zheng Xuan, scholars of ancient texts and classics, both adopted the theory of modern and ancient prose, and scholars all over the world also began to learn from others, and the dispute between modern and ancient prose seemed to subside.

And now!
If Liu Bian wants to popularize education and promote imperial examinations, he will inevitably encounter corresponding problems. The dispute between ancient and modern texts and classics will surely surface again, and the struggle will even far exceed that of the previous dynasties.

So, how can Liu Bian not be worried?

"Don't worry, Mr. Bian."

However, the Military Division Alliance has a flat attitude, and even speaks confidently: "Some ancient and modern literature and scripture materials you have collected have already been studied by experts, and they have grasped their respective characteristics."

"The purpose of experts asking you not to be limited to scholars of ancient and modern texts and classics is to cause a war between ancient and modern texts and classics. Without a major struggle, it is difficult to determine our official textbooks."

"During Emperor Ling's time, the Xiping Stone Classics were used as official textbooks, and we also need to create something similar. Not only must we incorporate the essence of ancient and modern texts, but we must also completely quell the dispute between ancient and modern texts."

"Only when the official textbooks are settled, can we gradually popularize education according to elementary school and high school, from shallow to deep, otherwise universal education is a fart!"

Liu Bian asked anxiously: "Are experts sure they can beat this group of guys? They have been tinkering with such things all day long, and they probably have mastered them long ago. Modern experts may not be their opponents."

"Of course!"

The Alliance of Military Advisors naturally understands this: "Experts have already expected this, but choosing this way is not only to unify the teaching materials for Master Bian, but more importantly, it can also help modern experts understand the classics in the eyes of the ancients."

"As for whether we can win the quarrel, the key lies in the aura of both parties. If the momentum of the current text is strong, the ancient text will inevitably fall to the bottom. If the momentum of the ancient text is strong, the modern text will inevitably fall to the bottom."

"Master Bian can organize a debate meeting. Representatives from the ancient and modern classics will participate in the battle, and Zheng Xuan, Sima Hui and other masters who have studied both ancient and modern classics will be used as referees, and someone will be sent to record the arguments of both sides."

"Experts can analyze these arguments and evidence, as well as the professional summaries and comments of Zheng Xuan, Sima Hui and others, and strive to seek common ground while reserving differences. You, Lord Bian, will end the game on behalf of the imperial power, and first come up with the first edition of the textbook."

"At the same time, we promised that after one year or two years, we will revise the teaching materials, and the two sides agree to continue the debate. This will gradually consume both sides. At the same time, we will advocate both ancient and modern literature and classics, and finally successfully blend them to completely quell the dispute between ancient and modern literature and classics. .”

"As long as this debate is successfully concluded, then for Master Bian, it will not only solve the problem of teaching materials, but also convince the world's great Confucian scholars, and it will be regarded as a crucial step for popularizing education."

Nima!

Liu Bian was overwhelmed with admiration.

An expert deserves to be an expert, and the focus is not only on knowledge.

This kind of problem that has caused headaches for the emperors of all dynasties has become something that can be used by experts, and even from top to bottom, the problem of universal education has been deepened.

"Been taught a lesson!"

Liu Bian's hanging heart was completely relieved this time: "It's just right! Now Xi Zhicai is also serving as the bus department. Let Sima Hui conquer the world's great scholars first. After Cao Cao takes Runan, Xi Zhicai will take office. Sima Hui Take over again."

"Oh, right."

The military division alliance suddenly remembered something and reminded: "Because Xi Zhicai has no experience in farming, the experts assigned him some helpers to serve as the county guard's subordinates."

Liu Bian also had this concern: "I also had this question, but I forgot it when I got busy. I will take a pen to record it now. Let's discuss it together to see who is more suitable."

"it is good."

The military division alliance responded: "Master Bian, please record, there are Wang Jing and Sima Lang"

Liu Bian picked up a pen and began to record.

******
Changping County.

outside the city.

Wolf ride camp.

At this moment, in the large tent of the Chinese army, Lu Bu was standing in front of a simple diagram, frowning in thought: "This is a schematic diagram of the wolves' tactics drawn by the general based on today's actual combat."

"Although we crushed our opponents with an absolute advantage in this battle, from the perspective of our army's internal cooperation, it seems a little unsatisfactory."

"I called you to come here tonight, mainly to let everyone speak freely and chat with each other about their real thoughts. After all, this is the first actual application of wolf pack tactics since our wolf cavalry was formed."

Ever since Lu Bu got the wolf pack tactics bestowed by His Majesty the Emperor, he has been studying them every day, even discussing with Xu Rong and others until late at night. He has already mastered the wolf pack tactics to a certain degree.

but
Lu Bu thought that the wolf cavalry had successfully mastered wolf pack tactics in the past few months of practice, but when it was actually applied, it was still far from what he imagined.

Ideal is beautiful, reality is skinny.

Lu Bu was unconvinced from the bottom of his heart, and he vowed to gnaw off this bone so that he could truly have a place in Nanyang Hanting, instead of being replaced by anyone.

At that moment, the general Han Dang took the lead, bowed his body and cupped his hands: "Since the general asked me to speak freely, then Han will say a few words first, and Quan Dang will provide everyone with an idea."

"it is good."

Lu Bu nodded affirmatively: "Yi Gong said it is right, I will listen with all my ears."

Han Dang sighed, thinking back on today's battle, he suddenly became angry: "The general thinks that everyone wants to express themselves too much, and ignores our respective division of labor."

"Actually, the last general himself has this problem. When he entered through the gap, he always wanted to kill the thief general as soon as possible and take the credit for himself. This led to a risky advance, and it was difficult for the soldiers behind him to follow up in time."

"Fortunately, today's opponent's formation is messed up. If it were another opponent, especially Wuhuan and Xianbei who are good at riding and shooting on the grassland, they will definitely seize this gap and fight back."

Lu Bu was also touched by Han Dang's self-examination and the questions he raised, and at the same time learned something completely new from the tactics given by His Majesty the Emperor.

"kindness."

Lu Bu nodded with great interest, and said softly, "I'm afraid this is the meaning of the wolves' tactics that one must obey the collective. General Yigong, you mentioned this point very well."

"Anyone else?"

Lu Bu glanced over the generals in the tent.

Immediately.

The little overlord Sun Ce took a step forward, clasped his hands and cupped his fists: "In this raid, the general was indeed a little aggressive. This is because the general failed to focus on the overall situation and strictly implement the wolf pack tactics."

"At the end there will be a deep review."

"but."

After Sun Ce bowed his hands and apologized, the conversation changed: "In addition, the general thought that the troops on the outside who were responsible for harassing and shooting also had some problems. Their speed is too slow. It may be possible to surround and kill infantry, but it will definitely fail if it is cavalry."

"You know, we."

"."

One or two people took the lead in reflection, and discussions quickly arose in the military tent.

Everyone continued to conduct self-examination and self-examination, criticism and self-criticism, and gained a deeper and deeper understanding of the actual application of wolf pack tactics.

Even, everyone can also put forward corresponding opinions on how to improve the daily training, and carried out tactical deduction and simulation for the next conquest of Yuan Shu and Zhang Miao.

of course!

As the leader of the Wolf Rider, Lu Bu was the one who benefited the most from the entire discussion.

After all, from the very beginning, he focused on the overall situation, and most of the generals under him focused on their own division of labor. Combining them, they all became the nourishment of Lu Bu.

"Report—!"

Just as the wolf riding a school lieutenant was discussing constantly.

Suddenly, an announcement sounded outside the tent.

Everyone stopped discussing immediately and turned their heads to look.

But I saw a soldier hastily entered the account, bowed his body and cupped his hands and said, "General, Cao Cao sent someone here, and I invite you to go to the Central Army to discuss politics."

Lu Bu knew that it must be for tomorrow's battle, so he nodded without hesitation and said, "Okay, my general will be here later."

The soldier cupped his hands: "Here."

Immediately.

He bowed and left the military tent.

Lu Bu glanced over the generals, and said softly: "Everyone's suggestions today are very good. You should think about it after you go back, and discuss it after the general returns."

All the school lieutenants cupped their hands together: "Here."

now.

Cao's army camp.

Central Army, big tent.

Cao Cao couldn't help being shocked after listening to Cao Chun's report on the battle situation: "Oh? I really didn't expect that Lu Bu's current cavalry combat strength has reached this level."

"Have to admit it."

Even Cao Cao, who is proficient in the art of war and formation, couldn't help but praise: "Such an exquisite tactical arrangement, even Cao may not be able to think of it."

Cheng Li twitched his beautiful beard and thought for a moment: "From the perspective of the tactical advancement process alone, bow and arrow suppression, encirclement, assault, interspersed, everything that one expects to find."

"I think that this is definitely not something that the previous Lu Bu could do. I really don't know what he experienced in Nanyang, so that he can achieve such a significant improvement in a short period of time."

"Oh!"

Cao Chun suddenly remembered something: "I heard that the wolf pack tactics that the wolf cavalry is currently training is a battle plan tailored by His Majesty for the wolf cavalry. Lu Bu is the wolf king, also known as the head wolf. They are the eight great wolf generals, also known as sub-wolves."

"As for the soldiers, it seems"

Cao Chun tried his best to recall the conversation he had with Cao Xing and others on the way home: "It seems to be called wolf pawns. The whole combat plan is roughly divided into two types. One is wolf pack tactics with wolf generals as the mainstay, and the other is wolf pack tactics. Wolf king tactics with the wolf king as the mainstay."

Cao Cao's eyes lit up suddenly, and he was shocked: "Oh? There is such a thing?"

Cao Chun said with absolute certainty: "That's right, it's absolutely true."

"did not expect."

Cao Cao was amazed: "Our Majesty is not only proficient in foot combat, but also proficient in cavalry combat. A person like Lu Bu can become so powerful in His Majesty's hands."

"Yes!"

Cheng Li was even more emotional: "I heard that His Majesty has a photographic memory and the ability to memorize extensive knowledge. It seems that he has gone through all the books in the imperial court, and many unknown classics came out of his mouth."

"The rice field fish ecosystem seems to be found from a certain classic, and there are some methods of making iron and casting soldiers. This is especially true. Your Majesty is truly well-read."

Cao Cao nodded his head with great interest, full of emotion: "The revival of the great Han is expected, maybe I, Cao Cao, will really be able to be the general who conquers the west in the future, and expand the territory for the imperial court."

"uh that"

"General!"

Cao Chun cupped his fists and interrupted: "The general has a heartless request, I don't know whether to say it or not."

Cao Cao smiled lightly: "Zihe, are you being polite to me? To be honest."

"Is such that."

Cao Chun didn't talk nonsense, and said bluntly: "I heard from General Cao of the Leopard Cavalry that next year the imperial court will hold a riding competition. At the end, the general wants Zilie and others to try it, and strive to be selected as a wolf cavalry or a leopard cavalry. Riding, two or three years of experience."

"That's a good thing!"

Cao Cao's eyes lit up, and he agreed without hesitation: "Not only should Zilie go, but Ang'er, Heng'er and others should go together. It won't hurt to learn more skills."

Cao Chun was overjoyed: "Thank you, General."

Cao Cao smiled lightly: "I should thank you."

"Report—!"

At this moment, a long announcement sounded from outside the tent.

Cao Cao turned his head to look.

But I saw that my own soldiers rushed into the account, bowed their bodies and cupped their hands and said: "General, General Lu and General Huang are here."

Cao Cao waved his hand, "Let them in."

The soldier cupped his hands: "Here."

Immediately.

Cao Cao returned to the top, and all the civil and military soldiers lined up on both sides.

After Lu Bu and Huang Zhong entered the account, they stood straight to one side, waiting for the discussion of state affairs.

Soon.

All the soldiers gathered together.

Cao Cao formally said: "Okay, since everyone has arrived, let's start! Regarding tomorrow's battle, this is how this general arranges."

"Our army should use the east gate as the main gate, the north and south gates as false gates, and the west gate as Cao Chun's cavalry. General Lu and General Huang hide outside the north gate. When they escape, launch a strong attack on Yuan Shu and Zhang Miao's army. Hunt down."

"North Gate?"

Huang Zhong was the first to be stunned: "General Cao, according to your tactic of encircling Three Queyi, we should be waiting at the west gate. Why should we hide outside the north gate? This makes sense, and I'm afraid it doesn't fit."

"On the surface it does."

Cao Cao smiled lightly, and explained casually: "But General Huang may not know that Yuan Shu has a counselor who is also proficient in the art of war. We will definitely be seen through by him."

"Thus, although the Ximen is reserved for Yuan Shu to escape, he absolutely cannot go through the Ximen. Although the Nanmen is not far from Chen County, I can imagine that the other side is also the same."

"Yes!"

Cao Cao was very sure: "This general concludes that with our formation like this, Yuan Shu will break through from the north gate, enter Zheqiu City as quickly as possible, and then wait for the opportunity to escape back to Runan."

Huang Zhong knew that Cao Cao was right, so he could only cup his hands and said, "The general is the general of Yuzhou, so Huang Zhong will naturally follow his orders."

Cao Cao smiled lightly: "Don't worry, general, the thief will certainly be like this."

Immediately.

He turned his head and glanced to one side: "Liu Ye!"

Liu Ye cupped his hands: "Yes."

"Has the siege ballista been checked?"

"rest assured."

Liu Ye was very sure: "Everything has been checked, and there is no problem."

Cao Cao was relieved, and his eyes immediately fell on Lu Bu and Huang Zhong: "Lu Bu, Huang Zhong!"

The two clasped their hands together and said, "Yes."

"I don't know if His Majesty has mentioned to you, what is the purpose of Cao's invitation to join the battle in Yuzhou?"

"kindness."

Huang Zhong nodded: "Your Majesty mentioned something briefly, saying that before winter, Yuan Shu will be defeated and Runan will be completely brought back to the imperial court. I don't know if that's correct?"

"Indeed."

"but."

Cao Cao continued to explain: "This is only one of the factors, and there is another important reason, that is, the power of the ballista is too strong, and the city wall made of plain soil cannot bear its huge power at all."

"If Yuan Shu and Zhang Miao have been defeated and escaped repeatedly, it means that our army will need to attack the city many times with ballistas. In this way, even if Runan is taken back, it will still cause serious damage to the next Runan prefect. It must be troublesome."

"Yes!"

Cao Cao finally concluded: "We will discuss and invite wolf cavalry and leopard cavalry to fight, and encircle and kill Yuan Shu and Zhang Miao's soldiers and horses to the maximum extent. If Zhang Miao and Yuan Shu can be killed, the counties in Runan will It must be passed on."

Huang Zhong nodded slowly: "So that's how it is! So, the task of killing Zhang Miao and Yuan Shu can be handed over to my leopard cavalry, and the task of besieging and killing their vital forces can be entrusted to General Lu's wolf cavalry."

Cao Cao's eyes turned to Lu Bu, and Lu Bu immediately handed him over: "If General Cao can provide a detailed map of Changping County, I will be more confident about the task of wolf cavalry besieging and killing Yuan Shu and Zhang Miao!"

"it is good."

Cao Cao said loudly: "Zhongde, remember to send a detailed map of Changping County to General Lu."

Cheng Li cupped his hands: "Here."

"As it is"

Cao Cao glanced at all the soldiers: "Tomorrow morning, we will start the final decisive battle against Changping County. All the armies will return to the camp to prepare, recharge their batteries, and strive to win Changping in the first battle."

All the generals and soldiers cupped their hands together: "Here."

The lords will return to the camp to prepare for relevant matters.

Lu Bu continued to discuss and discuss with the Eighth Colonel based on the map he sent.

The next day, early morning.

The rooster crows, and the morning glow fills the sky.

Yuan Shu and Zhang Miao hurried to the east gate, staring at the huge siege equipment erected outside, their eyes stared like bells in an instant, their expressions changed suddenly, the soldiers at the top of the city were even more frightened, and heated discussions continued:

"What is that thing? Why have I never seen it before?"

"Yeah! It feels quite bluffing, but I just don't know how powerful it is."

"From the appearance of this thing, it looks a bit like a crossbow. Could it be for archery?"

"See, one has already been assembled."

"so big!"

"."

Yuan Shu was astonished, and hurriedly asked: "Zi Xiang, you are familiar with military books, do you know what this is?"

Yan Xiang frowned, and shook his head in embarrassment: "I'm really sorry, I don't know!"

"kindness?"

Yuan Shu was stunned, and turned to stare at Yan Xiang: "I don't even know you?"

Yan Xiang nodded: "I really don't know it, but my lord, if I guess right, it should come from the catapult. Although it is presented in the form of a crossbow, it is only to increase power."

"Catapult?"

Yuan Shu is naturally aware of this kind of thing, and it is currently the most popular siege tool in the world.

But the siege equipment in front of him is obviously much more powerful than the catapult: "Brother Meng Zhuo, what do you think?"

Zhang Miao was full of doubts, shaking his head to express his incomprehension: "It doesn't look like a catapult, but it looks like a giant bed crossbow. Maybe it's that special crossbow, specially used for siege?"

"Damn!"

Yuan Shu faintly felt that something was wrong: "Cao Aman really innovated the siege equipment. No matter what it is called, it must be stronger than the catapult. We have to guard against it."

Yan Xiang cupped his hands: "My lord is wise."

but
Yuan Shu had no way to be on guard, but asked in a low voice, "Zixiang, how did Cao Cao arrange the four gates?"

Yan Xiang sighed, and naturally understood Yuan Shu's thoughts at once. Although he was a little displeased, he still answered honestly: "As we expected, there are three gates and one, and only the west gate is left for our army to escape. There must be someone outside the city." ambush."

"How about the guards at the north and south gates?"

"There are about five thousand troops, not too many, but not too many."

"Who is the general?"

"Xiahou Dun from the north gate and Xiahou Yuan from the south gate are the mighty generals of the Cao army."

The uneasiness in Yuan Shu's heart was even greater, and he asked tentatively: "Zi Xiang, if we can't hold on, how likely is it to break through from the north and south gates?"

To be honest, Yan Xiang never thought of losing. In his mind, although Changping County is not big, it is really very easy to last for a month. After all, this is a city defense, not a field battle.

"If it breaks through."

But since Yuan Shu asked the question, Yan Xiang could only think carefully: "I suggest breaking through the north gate, entering Zheqiu City, and then finding a way to return to Runan."

"North Gate?"

Yuan Shu couldn't help frowning: "But isn't the North Gate closer to Xinji?"

Yan Xiang nodded: "That's right! Because of this, Cao Cao must have never imagined that we would break out from the north gate, and he would concentrate his main force on the east and south gates, and concentrate his ambush troops on the west gate. The north gate must have the weakest defense force. "

Yuan Shu suddenly realized: "Okay, if we can't hold on anymore, we will break out from the north gate."

Yan Xiang cupped his hands: "Don't worry, my lord, Changping is not so easy to break! All the city walls have been temporarily reinforced by us, and all the gaps have been filled. The city defense is very strong."

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