The Tang Dynasty started from saving Empress Changsun

Naturally, such an important negotiation cannot be communicated only through a middleman. Li Chunfeng's role is to communicate with both parties.

When both parties feel that the conditions are similar and they can enter substantive negotiations, it is the time when the king meets the king.

Kong Yingda was surprised to hear that Chen Jingke's condition was to allow Gewuxue to join the academic and political system.

It's not that this condition is too high, but too low, so low that it is equivalent to no condition.

Why do you say that?
Because the word Gewu comes from "Book of Rites · University": knowledge is in the investigation of things, and knowledge comes from the knowledge of things.

Investigating things to gain knowledge is an important concept of Confucianism. It is a Confucian discipline that specializes in the study of "theory of things" and the cornerstone of "eight eyes" in the three cardinal principles and eight eyes.

Although Chen Jingke's Gewu and Confucian Gewu are not the same thing—at least not exactly the same, but he named this discipline Gewu, first of all, to respect and recognize Confucianism.

Including this discipline in the academic and political system will only benefit and not harm Confucianism.

On the contrary, Taoism can't get much benefit from this matter.

Although Gewuxue originated from Zixiao Temple and Chen Jingke, it really has nothing to do with Taoism... Well, if alchemy is also considered as Gewu, then it still has something to do with it.

Moreover, Kong Yingda, as the Guozijian Jijiu, knew more about the court's movements.

He knew that the empress had built a large academy by the Weishui River with money from her internal funds.Many building materials were directly moved from the construction site of Yong'an Palace.

This academy was used by Chen Jingke's Gewu research class.

In other words, Gewuxue will soon be separated from Zixiao Temple, and it will be even more difficult for Taoism to gain any direct benefits from it.

No matter from which aspect, Confucianism has gained more benefits.

So after hearing about Chen Jingke's conditions, Kong Yingda was very surprised, and then he was skeptical.

After repeated confirmation from Li Chunfeng, I dare not believe this is true.

Then he immediately found his allies, the other great Confucianists of Confucianism, and after a discussion, everyone made a unanimous decision and agreed.

If this is not agreed, I am afraid that the sages of Confucianism will jump out of the coffin and slap them.

Then everyone unanimously recommended that Kong Yingda go to negotiate with Chen Jingke, preferably to meet Sun Simiao directly.

Kong Yingda is also very excited. He has devoted his life to reviving ancestral studies.

It's just that Taoism and Buddhism are powerful, and the gentry monopolizes the right to comment on learning. He thought he would have no chance in this life.

Unexpectedly, the situation has changed in the past few years. First, Zixiao Temple invented the printing method, and the imperial court annotated version of the Nine Classics was distributed nationwide on a large scale, which has a certain foundation.

Then the establishment of the academic and political system and the imperial examination system helped him further control the right to annotate the classics in his own hands.

It can be said that his lifelong pursuit has been completed. As for the revival of Confucianism... Although Confucianism is the third oldest, it is the only third school after all, and there is nothing to revive.

But he didn't expect that when he was about to spend his old age in peace, another pie fell from the sky.

Taoism launched an all-out attack on Buddhism, and they, the youngest who did not fight or grab, suddenly became the ultimate force, and both sides were wooing.

Taoism, in particular, offered conditions that they could not refuse.

Ministry of Rites.

In the former Ministry of Rites, grandma did not love uncles, and it was the least important of the six.

But who let the emperor put the imperial examinations under the management of the Ministry of Rites, making it the real power department second only to the Ministry of Officials.

Mastering the Ministry of Rites is not just as simple as mastering the etiquette, but more importantly, mastering a stable channel to become an official.

If Confucianism can really grasp the Ministry of Rites in its hands, then it is really not far from revival.

Not to mention surpassing Taoism, at least it can crush Buddhism to death.

As for why Taoism can determine the destination of the Ministry of Rites, but Buddhism cannot.

The reason is simple, the influence of Buddhism is realized through believers.

Taoism is not the case. They can directly influence the emperor through Sun Simiao, Chen Jingke and others.

Moreover, Taoism is supported by Taoism behind it, and many Taoists are directly officials in the court.

Working together, they have the ability to push Kong Yingda to the position of Minister of Rites.

Buddhism, which has been hit hard, does not have this ability.

With the authorization of her comrades, Kong Yingda started to act.

First, he sent someone to Zixiao temple to send a greeting card, saying that he wanted to visit the medical sage and Chen Zhenren one day, hoping to get permission.

Chen Jingke went to see Sun Simiao immediately after receiving the greeting card.

Although Sun Simiao didn't care about teaching, Kong Yingda himself was a great Confucian, and he was not too young... Well, he was only two generations younger than him and less than 40 years old.

So he decided to go see him anyway.

Not for the sake of Taoism, but simply to see Kong Yingda.

Kong Yingda was also very happy to get the reply, so she prepared well and went to Zixiao Temple on the appointed day.

Chen Jingke went to the door to greet him in person: "Scholar Kong's visit makes the contempt flourish."

Kong Yingda laughed and said: "It's over, there is an old man who is a medical sage, and I, Kong Chongyuan, don't have that much face."

Chen Jingke also smiled and said, "That's true for me...you always ask me."

In fact, the two had known each other before. Chen Jingke proposed the education and government system and the imperial examination system, and Kong Yingda was a direct participant in these two plans.

Especially the academic and political system, which he single-handedly prepared to establish.

During this period, Chen Jingke was often asked to learn from the scriptures, so the two not only knew each other but were also quite familiar with each other.

After entering the temple, he went all the way to the main hall in the backyard, and Sun Simiao greeted him at the door of the hall.

Even so, Kong Yingda was flattered, and bowed and saluted from afar, with a pious and respectful attitude.

"Oh, old god, you are... really frustrating me."

Sun Simiao said with a smile: "Scholar Kong is a well-known scholar in the world, so I personally welcome him."

Kong Yingda hurriedly said: "If the old god doesn't give up, just call me Chongyuan. I really don't dare to be called a bachelor in front of you."

Sun Simiao said: "Okay then, I'll ask you to rush away. Chongyuan, let's go inside and talk."

Kong Yingda, as well-behaved as a 65-year-old child, followed Sun Simiao into the living room.

The two sides were seated as the guest of honor and began to chat.

It's really small talk, talking about the things of the past, by the way, boasting about the current prosperity, and then talking about the children and grandchildren.

Kong Yingda enviously said: "The old god is so lucky to have such a talented successor as Chen Zhenren, and to have such an intelligent daughter-in-law as Wu Niangzi."

Sun Simiao said with a smile: "Chongyuan is too modest, the third son of your family has a reputation for talent, and no one in the world knows."

Chen Jingke also said: "I haven't met the other two elder brothers and dare not say it, but Brother Zhiyue and I often meet each other, and we are indeed very knowledgeable, and I am not as good as the culprit."

He didn't mean to boast, but he really knew Kong Zhiyue.

Kong Zhiyue is a bachelor of Hongwenguan, and is proficient in medical skills, and has profound Confucian knowledge.

Lu Cai, another teacher in the Gewu class, is also a bachelor of Hongwenguan, and the two are colleagues.

In addition, Chen Jingke often went there to look for books to read, and he met Lu Cai when he was introduced, and the relationship was quite good.

Kong Yingda said: "Zhiyue also told me that he learned a lot from you. If it weren't for the fact that he couldn't help himself in the officialdom, he would have wanted to come to Zixiao to learn from his master."

Chen Jingke said: "Hey, you can't say that. Isn't the purpose of learning is to report to the court and bring peace to the people? Brother Zhiyue has already walked on this road."

Kong Yingda was so happy. In fact, he was very satisfied with his three sons.

The eldest son, Kong Zhixuan, has received his true biography and has a high attainment in Confucianism.The key point is that he is not the kind of rotten Confucian, who is the best choice in life and in the world.

The second son, Kong Zhiyue, is slightly lacking in knowledge but proficient in medical skills. On the whole, he is also an outstanding talent.Although the youngest son Kong Zhiliang is worse, he is also much stronger than the average person.

With a common topic, the chat between the two parties can be said to be very pleasant. Those who don't know think they are old friends.

It took a long time before the two sides finally brought the topic to the point.

Kong Yingda said apologetically, "I'm not here alone, but for the prosperity of Confucianism. If there are many offenses, I hope the old gods don't blame them."

Sun Simiao understood and said: "It's okay, public is public, private is private. Don't let public affairs hurt the feelings of our two families. And I haven't asked about ordinary matters for a long time. You can discuss this matter with Jing Ke."

Kong Yingda said: "It is enough for an old god to say that."

Then he looked at Chen Jingke and said seriously: "Li Daochang said, if my Confucianism supports Taoism, you will help us master the Ministry of Rites. I don't know if it is the real person's intention?"

Chen Jingke nodded and said: "It is indeed what I mean, but we will only help you ascend to the position of Minister of Rites. How long you can sit is up to you."

Kong Yingda pondered for a while and said: "Okay, but you can't go back on your word and regret it afterwards."

Chen Jingke said with a smile: "Scholar Kong is worrying too much. Even with your help, the dispute between Buddhism and Taoism will not end in a short time. We will never betray our trust and dig our own grave."

Kong Yingda naturally understood this truth, and didn't say any more, but said: "Aside from supporting Lao Tzu's transformation of Hu Jing and Gewuxue's admission to politics, I don't know if Daoist people have other conditions?"

Chen Jingke said: "In 20 years, I must personally designate the textbooks of Gewuxue. Confucianism must not intervene, and must not set up any obstacles to the spread of Gewuxue."

"If there are great Confucianists who attack Gewuxue, you must deal with it as soon as possible and give us an explanation."

Kong Yingda thought for a while, and found that there was no trap before he said: "Okay, I agree to this, is there any other conditions?"

Chen Jingke secretly rejoiced, in fact, this one is the most essential.

I am afraid that Confucianism will belittle Gewu. Now that Kong Yingda has promised, there is no need to be afraid of this situation.

In the future, if Confucianists really attack Gewu, Confucianists will naturally come forward to resolve it. It would be even better if the two sides have a dispute and start a debate.

There is a saying that if you don't know the truth, you can't understand it. The more fierce the verbal battle between the two sides, the deeper the world's understanding of Gewu will be.

Unfortunately, due to time constraints, Kong Yingda did not understand this.

Under your wishes, the two sides quickly reached an agreement.

Immediately afterwards, Chen Jingke expressed his plan: "You great Confucians first write articles to support Lao Tzu's transformation of Hu Jing, and publish them on Wangyue Tan."

"Then my Taoists will support you in the court hall to take over the post of Minister of Rites."

"Afterwards, I will find an opportunity to advise the sage and let Gewuxue study in politics, and then you will support..."

Kong Yingda also agreed to this suggestion, and so far the alliance between Taoism and Confucianism has finally been reached.

And Buddhism, who knows nothing about this, doesn't know what they are about to face.

……

However, at the time of the Confucianism and Taoism alliance, a news came out that it was the Taiyuan Wang family who assassinated the prince.

The news shocked the world.

Many people are doubting the authenticity of this matter. Everyone knows that the imperial court is powerful now, and the gentry as a whole are subdued. How could the Wang family of Taiyuan risk the world's displeasure and assassinate the crown prince?

Don't they want to live?
But what shocked everyone even more was that the imperial court directly ordered the frontier troops stationed in Taiyuan to dispatch and surround the ancestral land of the Wang family.

Then a screen-type investigation was carried out, and all blood relatives within three generations were arrested.

As for those beyond the third generation, there are only three tribes of Yi in this era, and those who exceed three generations cannot be killed.

If it is forced to explain, there is still some truth in the Zhu San Clan.After all, if you enjoy the benefits brought by the family, you have to bear the consequences of defeat.

The family relationship between the three clans is relatively weak, some sit high in temples, and some beg for food on the street.

It doesn't make sense for the person sitting on the high hall to commit a crime and kill the beggar who has not enjoyed any benefits.

Moreover, the Yi tribe here refers only to the father tribe, and has nothing to do with the mother's family, wife's family, son-in-law and so on.

Unlike later generations, even the Zhu Jiu Clan took it out.

Of course, the nine clans of Zhu in ancient punishments refer to the three clans of father, mother, and wife, collectively known as the nine clans.

But in the same way, the Zhu Jiu Clan actually only killed blood relatives within the third generation, and did not kill those who were more than three generations old.

There is only one person involved in more than three races in history, Fang Xiaoru.

It doesn't matter if it is the ten tribes of Yi.

The ten clan is no longer a specific number, but an imaginary number concept, which generally refers to all people related to him, including friends, teachers and students.

To put it simply, anyone who has anything to do with him will be killed.So his words caused more than 800 people to be killed and thousands of people were exiled.

His fluffy words fulfilled his eternal reputation, but where did he put those poor relatives who had never received the slightest favor from him?

Even though the Taiyuan Wang family is one of the five surnames and seven Wangs, there are only a few hundred relatives of the three clans.

The reason why he was so laborious and mobilized to send frontier troops to arrest people was mainly because he was afraid that Lu would use his prestige in the local area to instigate a civil uprising.

Seven of the five surnames looked at one of them, and the world shook.

People related to the Wang family in Taiyuan are in constant panic. Will the emperor wantonly implicate him?
Then everyone in the world is waiting, waiting for the counterattack of the gentry.

But once again, to everyone's surprise, all the gentry who were in the same spirit in the face of the imperial power in the past were silent.

Now everyone is a little confused, what's going on?The Wang family in Taiyuan was wiped out, but the Huashi clan in Shandong didn't do anything?They just put up with it?

Don't they understand the truth of the cold lips?Or is there a deeper and bigger plan to implement?