What should I do if I am beheaded by the First Emperor at the beginning?

Yan Kong's words were like a knife, stabbing everyone standing here.

In other words, he stabbed everyone who competed with him for the next "position", and for this reason he did not hesitate to package Confucianism.

This is something that no one has ever thought of. Even if Yan Kong told the Confucian disciples in advance, the Confucian disciples at this time were shocked.

They stood in the Zhangtai Palace, a little uneasy.

The Confucian disciples seemed to feel the endless gaze, which was like a knife, cutting them apart piece by piece.

This is their illusion.

But it is also real.

The eyes of the rest of the sects in the Baijia Palace all gathered together, with blankness, astonishment, and anger in their eyes.

Who wants to be a slave?
Xunzi scolded the entire school of thought, even Confucianism, and later became the leader of Confucianism.

Whether it is the disciples of other schools or the disciples of the Confucian school, they don't like Xunzi.

Because Xunzi emphasized "respect and order", and even emphasized "ruling the country with propriety".

Confucius talked about rituals, on the surface he respected the rituals of the Zhou Dynasty, but in fact he was undermining the rituals of the Zhou Dynasty, which can be seen from his private school.

In the early Zhou Dynasty, Zhou stipulated that there were only official studies and selfless studies.

This is to ensure that the power of the court and the nobles will not be threatened. Even if their descendants are fools, as long as there are a few literate ones, they can rule those illiterate Guizhou heads.

Even slaves.

But that's all, Confucius won't go any further against Zhou Li, he even wants to raise the banner of Zhou Li.

This is why many people think that Confucius is the most steadfast supporter of the Zhou Dynasty.

Although Confucius opened a private school, he still protected the rights of certain people, who later became the most important "nobles" in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods.

"scholar".

During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, in the eyes of the monarchs, the "Qianshou" was actually not considered a human being, which is why the monarchs of the six countries did not take Qianshou to heart.

They believe that the existence of "shi" allows their rule to last longer.

certainly--

This is the consensus of the Spring and Autumn Period, even the most powerful state of Qin at that time, and King Zhaoxiang who valued the head of Guizhou more, but his performance was not obvious.

That's because the King Zhaoxiang of Qin at that time didn't need to consider those so-called nobles.

It is also because the most powerful force in Qin is not the Qin clan, nor the old Qin people, but - outsiders.

Whether it's people from Qin State's talent training base - Wei State; or people from Great Qin's exclusive training base for foreign relatives - Chu State; After entering Daqin, they all became one identity.

outsider.

Most of the talents who fled to Qin and were abducted to Qin were mostly "scholars".

It is natural for them to stand up for their power and rights.

Confucius' "Li" is useful to them, and it is the source of their benefits, so this part of the people has always supported Confucius' "Li".

But Xunzi is different.

Although Xunzi's ritual is the same word as Confucius' and Zhou Dynasty's ritual, it contains completely different meanings.

Xunzi's etiquette is "respect and inferiority".

Moreover, it is "jun Zun" and "Subject".

To put it simply, before the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, before the emergence of the great villain Xunzi, it was a very normal thing for scholars in this era to flee to other countries.

Even people often proudly show off that for the sake of fame and fortune, they can follow Zhao today, Wei tomorrow, and Qin the next day.

This is something no one can blame.

But after Xunzi appeared, he told everyone that the emperor is not our friend, nor our confidant, he is our boss, our lord, and our emperor!

The king is respected!

If you worship a lord, work for him, and then run away, you will be reviled.

Because there is a hierarchy of superiority and inferiority, you cannot slander the emperor, because the emperor is superior, and you are inferior. You cannot resist the emperor/king, because you are a subject, and he is the emperor.

After this theory of etiquette was put forward, all the scholars went crazy, because they didn't want to be other people's slaves, they wanted power.

Such "rituals" did not last for too long, and even the King of the Seven Kingdoms at that time did not dare to do this and follow such rules.

Because you have followed such a principle today, all the talents in your country will be able to go to other places tomorrow.

It is impossible for the monarchs of the Seven Kingdoms to be in the same heart, because there is pressure when there is competition.

You say we follow this principle together?
No, no, I respect talents. I don't need a servant. What I need are talents who can lead the country to prosperity.

The seven countries want to destroy each other, how can they reach an agreement?
Even if it is in their interest to agree.

Therefore, even after the unification of Qin Dynasty, this theory of etiquette is still not implemented, because people have formed a habit.

Don't look at the fact that when the first emperor was alive, many ministers were respectful to the first emperor, even more respectful than slaves.

But as long as the first emperor passed away, these people would be in a wave.

Why?

Because the first emperor was able to suppress these people, not because of the "system" or "rituals", but because of the first emperor's own ability
Just like King Zhaoxiang back then.

When King Zhaoxiang was alive, no one dared to oppose him. He treated King Zhaoxiang's orders with the same respect as the orders of his master and gods.

When King Zhaoxiang was still alive, no one dared to oppose the successor he appointed——

Even after several generations of inheritors.

But after the death of King Zhaoxiang, King Xiaowen passed away strangely after only three days since he became a son.

After King Zhuang Xiang came to the throne, he also continued to cooperate with Lu Buwei in order to stabilize his throne.

After the first emperor ascended the throne, because he had not yet reached the age, he had to let Lu Buwei take part in politics, and even a male favorite, Lai Ai, could develop into a power.

This is all because of the support behind it.

Now, even though Great Qin is unified, everyone knows in their hearts that even if this theory of etiquette is not spoken out, it will be raised slowly, and then the frogs will be boiled in warm water.

but--

As long as you don't bring it up now, everyone can play dead.

If the emperor brought it up, they could also rebel.

What's the question?
The problem is that this matter is not brought up by the emperor, but by people inside them——

It was proposed by a person who is reasonable and confident, and who has no objection.

The leader of Confucianism, the current speaker of Confucianism, one of the only six remaining Confucianists, the successor of Xunzi's theory of rites, the disciple of the former head of the Confucian family, the winner of the first anthology contest, and the founder of Baijiagong Wengong Palace owner, doctor of Baijiagong, direct descendant of 72 virtuous Yan Hui, current head of the Yan family——

Yan Kong.

It's just that the series of titles in front made people feel uncomfortable.

What's more, when Yan Kong proposed this theory, everyone present realized another problem.

Confucianism is about to merge again.

Or rather -- short-lived mergers.

Sure enough, when Yan Kong's words fell to the ground, several people immediately stepped out of the crowd standing in front of Jiuqing.

With a serious look on Xiao He's face, he looked at Ying Zheng and then at the officials.

"Report to Your Majesty, I echo what Dr. Yan said."

"Xunzi's theory of etiquette in those days is indeed the most suitable for today."

"Educating the people is the responsibility of Confucianism. Now that Xunzi's last wish can be fulfilled, Xunzi's spirit in heaven must be comforted."

Chen Ping also stood up: "Your Majesty, what Xiao Shaofu said is true."

"Xunzi talked about the rule of propriety, emphasizing the hierarchy of superiority and inferiority to maintain social order, and the ministers also agree with this."

"It has been several years since the Great Qin was unified, and the world has become orderly and vigorous under His Majesty's governance."

"The heads of Guizhou can eat well, have fields to cultivate, and everything is thriving."

"There is a saying that the grass grows when the spring breeze blows. In today's Daqin, many things grow randomly like weeds. For the sake of Daqin's perpetuity, we should spread the thinking of "rule by ritual" to the people. "

"The Master said: If you have enough granaries, you will know etiquette; if you have enough food and clothing, you will know honor and disgrace."

"Let the people know how to live after they have enough to eat and don't have to suffer from the cold."

"I implore Your Majesty to include the matter of "Wen" in the five-year plan. "

Cao Can, a first-class civil official in the Prime Minister's Office, also walked out with a serious expression.

He is different from the former two, but expounded his views from another angle.

"Report to Your Majesty, when I reviewed the documents from various places, I found that most of the Guizhou chiefs were able to eat, at least they would not starve to death."

"But when the basics of survival are taken care of, they start thinking about other things."

"Ideology has always been the scariest thing. If you don't restrict it, I'm afraid something will change in the future."

Cao Shen looked at this matter not from the perspective of Confucianism, but from the perspective of the world, the first emperor.

Indulging in thoughts will affect the rule of the first emperor and the Great Qin.

Therefore, if you want to curb this kind of indulgence of thought, and don't want to shatter the people's hearts that have just been gathered, then you must implement cultural governance and include cultural governance in the five-year plan.

As for Xiao He, Chen Ping, and Yan Kong just now, they have already analyzed each school thoroughly.

If you want to be comfortable with the rule of law, maintain your own rule, or even better rule, then you need Confucianism.

Ying Zheng sat on the stage and watched the scene with interest.

He could see the meaning hidden in it, but he didn't have the slightest worry in his heart, except that he only had fun.

nonsense--

Why should Ying Zheng be worried?
Confucianism takes the initiative to be a dog, just to be able to occupy a powerful position here, and to be willing to be its own knife, to bite those who are unwilling to respect itself.

It was too late for Ying Zheng to be happy.

Chen Ke sighed faintly. He looked at Yan Kong who was standing there like green bamboo, with some inexplicable sense of loss in his eyes.

Fusu looked at Chen Ke, and felt rather apprehensive.

"Teacher, do you like Yan Ruoxu so much? Seeing him degenerate, do you even want to sigh?"

Ruoxu is Yan Kong's character, and Fusu's question caught Chen Ke even more.

Chen Ke was not surprised, but a little helpless, and a little happy in the helplessness.

Why?

Because these emperors in ancient times were more able to talk about love one by one.

This is especially true of Fusu's father Zheng Ge.

He usually said to his imperial physician Xia Wuqi, "Wuji loves me"

When I asked Wang Jian to come out of the mountain after I did something wrong, he said: "Although the general is sick, can you bear alone and abandon the widow?"

Yongzheng said to his courtiers: "I practice your true feelings, and I miss you very much."

"I really don't know how to love you so that I can be worthy of the gods of heaven and earth."

"Where you love me with your heart, I can understand it."

For example, Li Er, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, in order to hurt his living man, said that the living man Chu Suiliang "little bird depends on people"

Said to Liu Jie, "I heard that Jieyu resigned, but now I see the regular attendant on the bed", said to Wei Zheng that Wei Zheng is charming, and wrote two poems specially to Fang Xuanling to express his "feelings".

Therefore, when Chen Ke saw that Fusu knew how to eat, he didn't know whether it was embarrassment or happiness for a while, and he was happy that his disciple finally looked like an emperor.

To be an emperor is to know everything, so as to win over the hearts of the courtiers below.

He rested his forehead and sighed: "Why can't I bear it as a teacher? Sighing is just a feeling of emotion. At the beginning, Yan Kong came to question me swearingly, but now I have become like this for the future of Confucianism."

"The world really changes."

Fusu looked at Yan Kong standing there with the light and shadow flowing on his face, feeling a little emotional for a moment.

"The teacher is right."

"In this world, what is the same thing?"

While the two were feeling emotional, the confrontation between the crowd had already reached a fever pitch. Although the crowd dared not oppose Yan Kong openly, or opposed the "Rule of Rites", they could mock Yan Kong secretly.

Of course, some people quickly realized the meaning contained in it.

Who are Xiao He, Chen Ping, and Cao Shen?

For the sake of Confucianism, Yan Kong used the tactic of "government by etiquette" to die together. The three of them are all court officials.

There are two seats in the nine ministers, and one is in the prime minister's office, which has almost become the No. 1 under the prime minister.

How could such three people stand up and support this matter without the emperor's approval and gesture?
Besides, even if they weren't ordered by the emperor——

The Shangguan of these people is still standing there, and no one speaks?
Doesn't this mean that at least the prime minister is on Yan Kong's side?
As a result, they immediately realized the problem, and some people began to change their positions.

Of course, there are also some people who have stood firm from the beginning.

Dr. Baijiagong Jijiu, the leader of the Mohist School, and the senior brother of Chen Ke, the current prime minister, Zuo Ge has already stated his position.

Two words, support.

Three words, very supportive, four words, very supportive, five words, unconditional support.

Now it is the farmers who have changed their clear stance.

The farm family was neutral at the beginning, but now they stand up and express their attitude.

The elders have devoted themselves to studying agriculture, and they have long since ignored these mundane matters. Now Liu Mo, the new tycoon of the farm family, is in power.

Liu Mo took a step forward with a serious voice, directly suppressing the quarrels present.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the farm family also agrees with what Dr. Yan said."