Great Qin had a prosperous age

Chapter 474: Use it to become a dragon, if you don’t use it, it becomes a worm (big chapter will be updated soon, please subscribe!)

Feng Quji was taught a good lesson by the emperor today, so he finally got the courage to go to the emperor to remonstrate with him, but he returned angrily.

Feng Quji had always relied on his strict management of the family. He never expected that being caught by His Majesty today would make him feel so embarrassed.His Majesty was not trusted to begin with, but now His Majesty has discovered his shortcomings even more. Feng Quji's righteous head was filled with smoke.

But suddenly, he heard the sound of horse hooves in front of him, causing the ground to shake violently.

Feng Quji was naturally curious.

The emperor had obviously just taken a bath and changed clothes, and he obviously wanted to meet an important person.

And he had just left the palace, so the person who entered the palace immediately was naturally the person the emperor was waiting to see.

As soon as the curtain was lifted, the cold air hit from outside, and what came into view were the soldiers of the Qin State, surrounded by an Anchai.

In Xianyang City, the most common sight is naturally the chariot.

In the past, the city of Xianyang was like a beehive, and the chariots were naturally like bees. Whenever the King of Qin launched a war, these swarms of bees would swarm out. When the Emperor of Qin went on a tour of the six kingdoms, the chariots would follow each other. Like a dragon and a snake, it snakes around the earth.

In addition to chariots, the only type of carriages used in Xianyang City is the Huagai Horse Carriage.The specifications of these carriages are strictly in accordance with the system. The prime minister has four carriages, which are already the envy of all ministers.The rest of the carriages, even though they looked gorgeous, already lost in terms of the number of horses.

But this type of car is really rare.

To be precise, Feng Quji could only be seen once every ten years in Xianyang City.

"parking--"

The driver asked quickly:

"What can the Prime Minister do?"

"Then who is sitting in An's car?"

"I don't know, I'm going to find out for the Prime Minister."

Feng Quji stroked his beard, but he had already made a bold guess.

He was originally worried about this matter.

This car was originally just a small car with one driver and one horse.

The Book of Rites said: "A doctor becomes an official at seventy, ... suitable for all directions, and rides in a safe car."The safety car is more comfortable, so veterans and women often take the safety car.But after the Warring States period, this car was specially used for recruiting virtuous ministers from all over the world.

At that time, the chariot was decorated with silk and jade, and the wheels were wrapped with cattails. The end of a bridle rope on the chariot was inscribed with the words "The chariot is the first to be installed."

With heavy snow on the road, this black sedan is naturally very eye-catching on this white street.

Feng Quji's four bronze chariots all looked a bit eclipsed in front of it.

In Feng Quji's memory, only two people had ever sat in this An car.

First, the famous Shang Qing sat down weakly, and the other person was Qin Guo Wei Liao.

This Liao, I don’t know where he went.I don’t know whether he is alive or dead. Fortunately, the second generation also joined him in Lingyan Pavilion, otherwise no one in the future generations would remember that there is such a Liao.

Feng Quji was stroking his beard and thinking deeply.

Seeing the Prime Minister, the soldiers of Qin State naturally stopped one after another to show their respect for the Prime Minister.

The generals leading the military guards quickly came forward to pay homage to the prime minister.

"Reporting to the Prime Minister, the person in the car is Fu Sheng, a Confucian scholar invited back by your Majesty from the land of Qilu. There are also..."

"Who else?"

"The Sheriff of Chen County."

When Feng Quji heard this, he naturally frowned.

"I send my regards to these two people. In addition, I have heard of Mr. Fu Sheng's name for a long time, and I will pay him a visit in person some day."

After saying that, the prime minister drove away.

If this Fu Sheng was a person, he would definitely not wait for him, the prime minister of the empire, to visit him, but would visit him personally.

As for the Sheriff of Chen County, he had to issue a special invitation to invite him to the Prime Minister's Mansion and let him get to know the officials in the court. Only in this way could he satisfy His Majesty the Emperor and no longer be angry with the Feng family because of what happened before. .

After Feng Quji finished speaking, he ordered the driver to drive forward.

In An Che, Fu Sheng was already in his fifties and was beginning to age, his forehead was covered with lines carved by time.

Every wrinkle has its own story.

This time it was a great honor for the Confucian scholars to be conscripted to Xianyang City by the Second Emperor.

Fu Sheng knew what this meant to Confucianism, and that Confucianism would once again be carried forward.

In the past, Confucius and his disciples traveled around the country and lobbied the princes and kings. Confucian followers spread all over the world. However, wars became more frequent later. Although Confucianism was a prominent school, it was not used by princes and kings. Instead, it was used by military strategists and political strategists. Scholars relied on their talents to obtain high-ranking officials, generous salaries, ministers, and princes.

Now the second generation conscripted him to come to Xianyang Palace. This incident shocked the famous scholars in Qilu, and his intentions were evident.

However, it is not certain whether this is a blessing or a curse.

Speaking of it, Fu Sheng has always believed that there is no way for good or bad, only people make their own way, but he had to face the edict issued by the sky.

With a feeling of uneasiness, Fu Sheng looked at this magnificent palace covered with ice and snow in admiration.

In this Xianyang Palace, one wall is passing after another, one floor is close to another, one pavilion is higher than the other, and there are many guards in the corridors, and countless guards are seen. number.

Compared with the royal palace of Qi State, it is naturally larger in scale and more astonishing in momentum. This is Qin, the kingdom of ten thousand chariots.

After the carriage slowly entered the palace, Fusheng finally met Qin Er again under the introduction of the visitor order.

Wangyi Palace——

Fusu changed into his crown clothes and sat on the throne waiting for Fu Sheng and Xiao He.

Waiting in this hall today are Fan Zeng, Zhang Cang, and Chun Yuyue.

Of these two, in terms of intelligence, Fan Zeng is naturally a head above Zhang Cang, but in terms of scholarship, no one is as high as Zhang Cang.As for Chunyu Yue, he was a world-famous Confucian, and because he served Qin Shi Huang, he was even more famous in the world. Compared with Qilu Confucian Fu Sheng, he was naturally more famous.

Fu Sheng had never been to Xianyang, Qin State, and when he entered the city today, he came non-stop to see the emperor. It was said that the emperor liked this man very much and couldn't wait to see him.

Wearing black and white hair and red Confucian uniform, Fu Sheng was able to slowly enter the main hall after being searched three times.

As soon as he entered the palace, he saw the second son with a black crown and three ministers standing next to him.

Fu Sheng had seen Zhang Cang and Chun Yuyue before, but now that they met again, their status and temperament were very different from before.

"The common man Fusheng pays homage to His Majesty the Emperor."

"No ceremony. Give Fu Sheng a seat."

The waiters on both sides whispered Wei, and then quickly set a seat for Fu Sheng.

"You three should also take your seats together."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The three of them took their seats according to the order of official positions. Chun Yuyue naturally sat in the front, while Zhang Cang and Fan Zeng took the initiative to sit in the back.

"Mr. Fusheng, it has been 13 years since today. I wonder if the sycamore tree in Wutai Palace is still safe?"

Fu Sheng was slightly stunned. He didn't expect the emperor to be so casual when he saw him.

"Reporting to your majesty, the common people have never seen this Wutai."

Fusu nodded naturally after hearing this.

"I heard that Mr. Fu Sheng often went to Jiang Taigong's temple and Huan Gong Terrace to pay his respects. Every time he passed by, he would sigh and shed tears."

These words sounded casual, but Fu Sheng's face turned pale and his arms trembled slightly.

But several people in the audience were not surprised. His Majesty the Emperor is like this.

Fu Sheng immediately felt a chill running down his spine and forced himself to cheer up.

"Report to Your Majesty, there is indeed such a thing."

Naturally, Fusu had no intention of punishing Fu Sheng, otherwise he would not have recruited him to Qin with an carriage.

If you want to hold him accountable, you can just let him be executed in the land of Qilu instead of going to all the trouble to alarm the scholars all over the world.

Fu Sheng saw this clearly, so he was very calm.

When Fusu saw this, he naturally laughed.

"Mr. Fu Sheng has a moral heart. At that time, King Jian of Qi wanted to kill him in order to apologize for the sins of the Qin State. However, Mr. Fu Sheng not only ignored this revenge, but also cared about the country with all his heart. I heard this and was moved in my heart, so today I commend Fu Sheng. gentlemen."

"Come here, I will give Mr. Fusheng a thousand taels of gold and a hundred pairs of white jade."

After hearing this, Fu Sheng naturally thanked him tremblingly.

"The ordinary people are not talented, but they are appreciated by your majesty. Thank you for your generous gift."

"Mr. Fu Sheng, you and I have a certain affinity. I never thought that I would see Mr. Fu Sheng again in my lifetime. At first, I wanted to find a way to save Mr. Fu Sheng's life, but I was afraid that King Qi would kill Mr. Fu Sheng. No. I think that my husband actually managed to survive on his own. I think this is a gift from God to my country of Qin, allowing me to have a person like Mr. Fu Sheng."

What this means is that Fusu wants to use Fusheng.

This is something Fusheng expected.

Every Confucian scholar has in his heart the ambition of cultivating himself, regulating his family, governing the country, and bringing peace to the world.

Seeing that Fu Sheng didn't respond immediately, the second generation was naturally unhappy.

"Mr. Fusheng, cultivating one's family, governing the country, and bringing peace to the world is the common ambition of Confucian scholars all over the world. I wonder why Mr. Fusheng hesitates?"

Fu Sheng made a bow and replied:

"I heard that the Qin State has always valued legalists, military strategists, and political strategists. When we Confucian scholars come to Qin, they are no different from the copper furnaces in the palace and have no practical use. Your Majesty has traveled thousands of miles to recruit ordinary people. When the ordinary people come, I was in tears on the way, but I was afraid that I would have an empty reputation and no talent, and I would disappoint His Majesty."

After hearing this, Fusu naturally threw his head back and laughed.

"Mr. Fusheng, you are worrying too much. Two of the people sitting with you today said they knew Mr. Fusheng in the past. Anyone who has learned something and is willing to serve our country of Qin, I am willing to join him." A promotion.”

Zhang Cang first said:
"Your Majesty cares about the world and is willing to recruit virtuous ministers from all over the world as his subordinates. Mr. Fu Sheng was also a classmate of junior Zhang Cang in the past. Junior Zhang Cang asked Mr. Fu Sheng to stay in the court and serve His Majesty the Emperor with us."

This is a blessing or a curse, and you can't hide from it.

Fu Sheng stood up, walked to the atrium, and bowed to Fu Su.

"The grass-roots people have traveled thousands of miles to be recruited by your majesty. I am very grateful to hear that your majesty is willing to use them. The grass-roots people are willing to use their talents for your majesty. They do not seek fame and fame, but only want to share your worries for your majesty."

After hearing this, Fusu naturally clapped his hands to show his joy.

"If a world-famous Confucian scholar like Mr. Fu Sheng comes to our Qin Kingdom, he will surely be a model for Confucian scholars in the world. Come and give me some wine."

After the wine was served, the other three started chatting.

Chunyu Yue was still embarrassed about the Confucian coming to power, so Zhang Cang took the initiative to reminisce with Fu Sheng.

"Mr. Fu Nian, I would like to propose a toast to you. When I was at Jixia Academy, I was taken care of by Mr. Fu Sheng."

"Where is Zhang Shizhong, although Zhang Shizhong is younger than the old man, but in terms of seniority, he is of the same generation as me. Zhang Shizhong is a disciple of Xunqing's family in his later years. Speaking of it, he is exactly my younger brother."

Zhang Cang was from the same division as Han Fei and Li Si.

Fusu seemed to be reminded, and he suddenly realized that Zhang Cang in his hand was a big card.

"Jixia Academy?" Fusu seemed to be suddenly aware of this famous debate venue during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. "How does it compare to the Imperial College I founded?"

Zhang Cang naturally had difficulties with this issue. After all, Jixia Academy was the place where he listened to Xun Qing's lectures.

"Your Majesty, Jixia Academy is in opposition, and Taixue is an official institution. The former is for debate, and the latter is to enrich the talents in the court."

"What do you think, Pu She?"

Chunyu Yue was persuaded to come here today by his granddaughter. Whether Confucianism can be reused and become a prominent school again, and whether the world can have the rule of saints again, all depends on this small discussion today.

However, for this meeting, only one of the emperor's advisers was summoned. Three people from Jixia Academy were still in His Majesty's palace.

Chunyu Yue could see that the pressure faced by His Majesty the Emperor was also very great.

Because the second generation, who was the crown prince in the past, had already mentioned this matter, but was refuted by the ministers.

Hearing this reluctant answer, the Second King naturally suppressed his smile.

Chunyu Yue's stance was rather firm.

"Your Majesty, learning in the court is for the benefit of the people, but learning in the countryside may be criticized. I think your Majesty can use both. I met many wise people in Qilu before. It's just that They are unwilling to become officials, and I can’t force them to do so.”

"Pu She is my teacher, and I should naturally listen to what Pu She says. However, I think that the scholars in this world should also understand that this moment is the same as this moment."

"At the time of Su Qin and Zhang Yi, the Zhou Dynasty was in great disarray. The princes were not in the government, but they fought for power and captured each other with soldiers. They formed twelve kingdoms, and there were no male or female. Those who gained soldiers were strong, and those who lost soldiers perished, so this saying is true. Yan. He is in an honorable position, filled with treasures inside, and has warehouses outside. His benefits will be felt by future generations, and his descendants will enjoy them for a long time."

"This is not the case today: thanks to the late emperor's legacy, the world is shocked, the princes are in submission, and even the four seas are under their control, and they are content with covering the bowl; the world is equal, and they are one family, moving and doing things, just like the palm of fortune, how can there be any difference between the virtuous and the unworthy? Really? Follow the way of heaven and obey the principles of earth, and nothing will be out of place."

"Therefore, if you are in sui, you will be safe, if you are active, you will be miserable; if you respect it, you will be a general, if you are humble, you will be a prisoner; if you resist, you will be above the blue clouds, if you suppress it, you will be below the abyss; if you use it, you will be a tiger, and if you don't use it, you will be a rat; "

Dongfang Shuo's difficulty in answering guests is a warning to scholars all over the world.

Regardless of whether you have talent or not, if you are used by the king, you will be like a general or tiger; if you are not used by the king, you will be like a mouse.

"I remember that Li Si, the first person of the State of Qin, once said something. Whether a person is like a mouse or not depends on whether he can find a superior environment and platform for himself. Whether a person is virtuous or unvirtuous depends on where he is. Place. For example, rats eat shit in the toilet and are frightened; but rats eat grain in the warehouse without being disturbed and feel at ease."

"If all the scholars in the world, just for the sake of their integrity, hide in the mountains and forests, or hide in the Jixia Academy, and do not serve the people of the world, then how can I promote them? Their talents will be like Qiu's. What is the use of setting leaves and turning them into soil, which is of no use to the world?”

"If all the scholars in the world are hiding in the mountains and forests, then they are turning their backs on the people, what they have learned, and even the people. How can they be moral?"

"I just want to promote you to tell the world's scholars that as long as they are talented and knowledgeable and willing to serve our Qin Empire, I will vigorously promote them."

After hearing this, Fu Sheng naturally bowed and said:
"After hearing His Majesty's wishes, the common people thank Your Majesty on behalf of the scholars and common people of the world."

"Fu Sheng, don't let me down."

These words sounded very meaningful, but Fu Sheng still didn't know what the second emperor wanted him to do.

"Chunyu Pushe."

Chunyu Yue hesitated for a moment and then stood up.

"His Majesty--"

"I don't know how Pu She has considered the matter that I discussed with you before. I hope that Pu She can think more about the people of the world. People's hearts are divided and disputes have arisen. In the end, it is the people of the world who will suffer. What does Pu She think? "

Chunyu Yue still couldn't make up his mind.

"Then I will give Pu She another ten days. It will be decided by Chunyu Pu She and Fu Pu She. In addition, Chunyu Pu She should also join the Imperial Academy as soon as possible to assist the Tingwei."

Fu Sheng was naturally confused and confused as to what the emperor was referring to.

But the emperor suddenly stood up again, walked to Chunyu Yue, and stood with his hands behind his back.

Chunyu Yue turned around hurriedly and followed Fusu. Seeing this, the other two people also stood up immediately.

"My Qin Fa is like this heavy winter snow, which used to chill the hearts of the world. Now I am in urgent need of good medicine to bring relief to the people of the world. I look at the hundreds of schools of thought in the world, and the only one who can do this is Confucianism."

"Two doctors, Pu She, are the only ones I can rely on regarding this matter."

Fu Sheng was overjoyed after hearing this.

"Your Majesty has the heart to value Confucianism, which is a blessing to the people of the world."

On the other hand, Chun Yuyue's face was like a brick. He stood frozen for a long time before thanking the emperor.

His Majesty's words just now are like tigers when used, and insects when not used. It is clear that they were said to him.

The future fate of Confucianism is all in his hands.

"Your Majesty has placed great trust in me, and I will definitely give you an answer as soon as possible."

Fan Zeng naturally frowned fiercely when he saw this scene.

Chunyu Yue was upright and proud, and had a high level of attainments in Confucianism. However, His Majesty's request to him was actually to ask him to distort Confucianism, and Chunyu Yue naturally refused.

Now I can only look at the other person.

Zhang Cang, on the other hand, was a supporter of the combination of Confucianism and Legalism. After all, he learned from Xunzi and studied both Confucianism and Legalism.

(End of this chapter)