Great Qin had a prosperous age

Chapter 15: The art of argumentation (please vote for recommendation!)

When Chunyu Yue heard this, he couldn't help but feel sad.However, the eyes of the person in front of him became clearer and firmer than ever before, his words were very sincere, and his expression was calm. It was not like he said these words in a moment of excitement or excitement.

"Young Master, have you forgotten that you must cultivate your moral integrity, harmonize your family and govern the country, and only then can you bring peace to the world?"

"This is the principle taught by Confucianism to be a human being. But Fusu also remembered that the old master once taught me that no one is a saint. In other words, only a saint can be a good king. Since you want to be a king, you must You must first become a saint, so the goal of Fusu's efforts should be to become a saint. Master, do you think Fusu's words are correct?"

[Let me remind you that the saints in this ancient book are not saints in the literal sense that people today think.In modern society, some words have changed their flavor. When someone is called a saint, most of them have derogatory connotations.The saint in the sentence Mo Zhineng Wang is not a saint, but it refers to a talented person. It is best not to always take the literal meaning when reading the book, otherwise you will feel that the protagonist and the ministers around the protagonist are just a bunch of people. A hypocritical person who can say nice things. 】

Fusu had studied logic before, and given the conditions, event A must lead to event B.Then in order to achieve event B, event A must be completed.

Although the ancients did not have these concepts, they did have their own art of reasoning.

As a great Confucian in the world, Chun Yuyue was naturally proficient in the art of debate and harmony.What Fu Su said was reasonable, and Chun Yuyue naturally couldn't refute it.

But Chun Yuyue was a little flustered at this time. The young master used to respect him very much, but now he can't refute what the young master said. This is not known whether his teaching was successful or whether he, the master, has regressed.

"Sir said yes."

"Then Fusu will ask Master for advice."

"Young master just ask."

"Can this saint be like ordinary people?"

When the two of them talked about the issue of the heir to the throne, the matters involved were a bit obscure, so it was difficult to speak directly.This question actually asks whether the person who wants to be a king is still the same as an ordinary person.

Chunyu Yue naturally shook his head.

"A saint must be superior to his peers, otherwise how can he rule the people in the world."

"What Master means is that saints are different from ordinary people."

Chunyu Yue always kept his body upright and motionless. He only moved his mouth when he spoke, very solemn and solemn.

Sitting in front of Fusu, he was like a statue, very majestic.

"It's really different."

After hearing this, Fusu asked again:
"Then since saints are different from ordinary people, why should we teach a person to become a saint in the same way as an ordinary person?"

The more Chunyu listened, the more he realized that he had fallen into Fusu's trap.

What the young master means is that he is just cultivating a saint by teaching an ordinary person.

"Young Master, your words are wrong. If you don't polish jade, you won't be able to make it. If you don't learn, you won't know righteousness. If you can't even do things that ordinary people can do well, how can you become a saint?"

"But the Master said to me before, 'Saints and ordinary people are different people.' Ordinary people have their own ways, and saints have their own ways. How can a person who governs a country be compared with someone who manages a home? "

As Chunyu listened more, he was at a loss for words.At this time, Chunyu Yue looked very much like a sloth, and he only rolled his eyes for a long time.This old master really didn't expect that Fusu would say these things today and be so clear-cut.

"As a minister, you have your own way, and you must be loyal to your duties; as a father, you have your own way, and you make long-term plans for your son; as a teacher, you have your own way, and you teach scriptures and righteousness. To be a ruler, it is the way of heaven, and you must be familiar with the world's strategic affairs. , the king's way must also be to help the world. The first three are all small ways, but the king's way is the great road of heaven, related to the fate of the country and the people's livelihood."

"Fusu has been thinking hard these days, and finally realized this. He thinks that because he has dull qualifications and no help from God, he really cannot become such a saint. After much thought, Fusu decided to resign as master."

"You are only seventeen years old. It would be too early to say such depressing words now."

"Fusu heard that all the princes of the Qin Dynasty were awarded the prince's talisman when they were only seven or eight years old. Fusu is now 17 years old. It is too late. If you are still stubborn, it is a waste of time. It would be better to Put away your grand ambitions, and only seek a small official as big as a sesame seed next to your father in the future. Firstly, you will show Fusu's filial piety, and secondly, you will show your loyalty to the king."

Chunyu Yue couldn't help but be horrified when he heard this.

"Master, do you know what we are talking about today?"

"Fusu is responsible for what he does. Since he said this today, he will do it in the future. But since Fusu wants to understand these truths, he is afraid of meeting your majesty in person and offending him, so he asked the master to speak in front of his father. Answer, Fusu's wish was fulfilled."

Chun Yuyue was a man who treated Fu Su as his own son.

Fusu is the eldest son of the king, and logically speaking, he is the best candidate to inherit the throne of Qin in the future.Chunyu Yue devoted his whole life to Fusu. He not only wanted to impart all his knowledge to Fusu, but also placed all his ambitions and ideals on Fusu, including Confucian ideals of governing the world.

In Chun Yuyue's eyes, Fusu at this time was just a 17-year-old child, and there were some things that he couldn't explain clearly to him.Nowadays, there are many Confucian scholars in the court who are not valued by the emperor, and they all place their hopes on Fusu.

These people, Fusu had never even met their faces, but they were all attached to Chunyuyue's back, thinking that in the future through Fusu he would be established as the prince, and Chunyuyue would become the emperor's teacher at that time, and they would follow suit from then on.

Fusu actually said at this time that it had been 17 years and he hadn't fought for this position. What's the use of fighting for it now? It's better to find an errand to do it.

This idea!uh-huh!Although it violated their interests, Chun Yuyue, who had been getting along with Fusu day and night, felt that Fusu, a child, suddenly had his own opinions and suddenly made such a road plan for himself.

As a master, Chunyu Yue felt that if Fusu had his own opinions and could be firm-willed and not be fooled by other people's words, then he would have mastered the way of the emperor!
Chunyu Yue suddenly stood up, walked to the edge of the mat, and put on his shoes.When he put on his shoes, Fusu was still sitting on the table with his socks on, waiting.

After all, the young master is the eldest son. In terms of relationship, they are master and apprentice, but they are also king and minister.Chunyu Yue was well versed in etiquette and righteousness. As a young master, Fusu's request to him was actually an order.

Chunyu Yue sighed, bowed and said:
"Young Master, please be patient and wait for me to report back to the King. Let's see what the King plans to do."

(Doctor Pushe is an official position!)

Chun Yuyue's political views are different from those of those in power, and his personality is so upright that he does not do anything other than etiquette and justice. Such a person will most likely be crushed in the whirlpool of power in the future.

(End of this chapter)