Great Qin had a prosperous age

Chapter 481 Stepping on Confucianism to a higher level (please give me a monthly recommendation ticket!)

"That's right - that's right."

"It should have been this way."

"Your Majesty has the saints of Yao and Shun."

Listening to these compliments and praises, Meng Yi felt no waves in his heart. In his opinion, these Confucian scholars were actually of no use.

Zhang Cang quickly set up a lacquer table for Meng Yi in the upper seat.

When the noise stopped, Meng Yi, with a solemn and deep expression, faced the great scholars.

Although Confucianists have always talked about etiquette, but in this occasion, they are a little ignorant of etiquette.

The high minister of the empire was sitting here. Out of a low profile, Meng Yi did not mention that he had been promoted to the rank of chief minister, and his status was the same as that of the prime minister.

But even when facing Tingwei, the elders who had been highly virtuous over the years, on this occasion, all looked at Meng Yi like they were old-fashioned, without any fear in their hearts.

Meng Yi had heard Li Si say to the late emperor that these Confucian people, relying on their own loftiness, could rule the world together with the king.

Moreover, these people do not have the concept of imperial court in their minds.

Fortunately, now he doesn't have to deal with these pedantic old men anymore.

"His Majesty ordered Yi to come to observe the court meeting today, and also wanted Yi to participate in this meeting."

As he spoke, Meng Yi turned his attention to Chunyu Yue.

"Your Majesty learned that Chunyu Pushe raised a legal issue and specially summoned me to the palace to discuss it. Therefore, Meng Yi came to the Imperial Academy today to listen and to complete our Qin law."

The State of Qin once changed its laws, and the Qi Legalists were referred to at that time, but this was never done to establish Qin laws based on Confucianism.

When Tingwei announced the answer given by the emperor on this matter, the Confucian scholars heaved a sigh of relief. When they heard that the highest judicial chief of the empire would formulate the laws of Qin according to Confucianism, they were naturally more proud.

This means that Confucianism has officially played a role in governing the country.

Naturally, Chun Yuyue's heart dropped to the ground. He felt that a force had gradually risen in his body, which could support him to stand in the imperial court again soon.

This time, Chunyu Yue was no longer the doctor Pu She of the past, but a person who could discuss major world affairs with His Majesty the Emperor.

Not only Chunyu Yue thought so, but the four old gentlemen, Dongyuan Gong Tang Bing, Xia Huanggong Cui Guang, Qili Ji Wushi, and Lu (lù) Li Mr. Zhou Shu, also stroked their beards and looked at each other and laughed.

(Sihao from Shangshan went into seclusion in anger because Qin Shihuang burned books and harassed Confucian scholars. According to reasoning, Zhang Cang should have left Qin because of this incident. In fact, Qin had a large talent pool, but in the end, they all worked for the Han Dynasty. Got the wedding dress.)
In the big room, Gong Zihui listened with great interest.

At least, his father's decision made him feel a little more humane.

In Meng Yi's eyes, can a good name be used as food?Can be jailed?Of course, he can't stabilize the world, so in his eyes, the old men in front of him are like the trees on the green hills.

In the eyes of these world-famous doctors, Tingwei was just a powerful official around the emperor. It was not surprising and not important.

Zhou Qingchen naturally saw this. All of his colleagues only showed eight points of respect to Ting Wei.

Zhou Qingchen said hurriedly:
"Thanks to the Ting Wei who came here today, otherwise the humble people like me will have to argue endlessly on this matter. I don't know when and what month this matter will come to a conclusion."

Meng Yi looked at Zhou Qingchen, then stroked his beard and smiled:

"Pu Zhou's words are serious. This matter is entirely due to your Majesty's wisdom. Your Majesty is very concerned about this matter. After all, it is related to our Qin Law. Law is the only way to determine the injustice of the world. Your Majesty has decided this matter today, and Yi will naturally follow it in the future. The facts shall be used as the basis for judging the case.”

"Your Majesty has an imperial edict to appoint me as the chief of the bandits, build Dali Temple, and specialize in criminal and prison cases all over the world. Meng Yi came here today, and he was also ordered to come to Taixue to select people of insight, and he will enter Dali Temple in the future to help me judge and revise the law. law, to hear the case."

Zhang Cang was naturally surprised after hearing this.

"Your Majesty wants to build Dali Temple?"

"Exactly. Your Majesty attaches great importance to the law. The law is the guideline for the world's affairs and expresses His Majesty's will. All affairs in the world reflect His Majesty's will through the law. You must demand fairness."

After these words were spoken by Meng Yi with a loud voice, they seemed to become infinitely long.

In fact, these words have been passed down through the ages.

Law is the embodiment of the ruler's will to power.

The sword, to whom to swing it, how to swing it, naturally depends on the person holding the sword.

Meng Yi looked at Zhang Cang.

"Zhang Jijiu, now you are also a high minister. As Jijiu, your talents are obvious to all, so you command the Imperial Academy. But today I want to encourage Jijiu in front of all the gentlemen."

Zhang Cang bowed:

"I don't dare to be a Sikou. Please give me advice from the Great Sikou."

"Your Majesty attaches great importance to the culture and education of the world, so this Taixue was established. Now this Taixue has a scale of thousands of people, and it is used by the officials of our Qin State. Your Majesty wants to use the art of culture and education to tame the people of the world with a gentle method. And this Confucianism has always advocated benevolence and righteousness. Your Majesty often misses the ancient times. I hope that all people in the world can live and work in peace and contentment."

"However, your majesty's grand plan can only be achieved with the full help of our ministers. However, the application of culture and education to educate the people will not have immediate results, nor will it be a matter of three to five years. Therefore, Zhang Jiejiu shoulders the responsibility The responsibility is extremely heavy. Finally, Meng Yi believed that Zhang Jijiu must not disappoint His Majesty."

"This Taixue is a model for official learning in the world, and it should become the most desirable place in the hearts of scholars all over the world."

"I heard that in the old days, there was Jixia Academy in the city of Linzi in Qi State, which attracted famous people from all over the world. At that time, there were seven countries, and famous scholars from ten religions and nine streams rushed to visit. If Zhang Jijiu can be with you gentlemen, this Taixue What you do is admired by scholars all over the world. Only in this way can you live up to His Majesty's wishes."

The tone of Meng Yi's speech seemed to be condescending, speaking on behalf of the emperor.

Zhang Cang also knows which one is more important, Legalism and Confucianism.

Don’t forget, Legalism once merged Confucianism into Legalism. When it was merged, the teachings of Mencius were directly deleted from it, and even became a banned book.

Now that a Legalist scholar is re-synthesizing Confucian techniques, a lot of Legalist thoughts are bound to be added to this Confucianism.

Zhang Cang makes a bow:
"Xie Skou for advice."

Meng Yi also knew the ways of officialdom well, and he bowed back:

"Wherever, Meng Yi will encourage you all."

Seeing the situation, Zhou Qingchen took the lead and bowed to Tingwei:

"I would like to thank Sikou for your teachings."

Zhou Qingchen shot for the doctor's servant, and he took the lead at first. If other people followed suit, wouldn't it be a disrespect to the great commander of the empire, so the Confucian scholars got up and bowed to Meng Yi.

Meng Yi stood up naturally, bowing back to the Confucian scholars.

"Meng Yi is too embarrassed to deserve it, and he doesn't dare to accept it."

In this way, Meng Yi established his authority in Taixue.It's just that this majesty was not deliberately established for himself, but for the Dali Temple that had not yet been opened.

Don't think that the establishment of the Imperial Academy means that Confucianism is in charge. Legalism is the foundation of Qin.

The so-called great cause of culture and education is ultimately inferior to the art of revising laws.

The former is for comfort, the latter is the fundamental technique.

The law, the foundation of the Qin State, is like the wheels of the Qin State's carriage. You can repair it to make it stronger, but you cannot unload it.

After Meng Yi finished speaking, Zhang Cang took advantage of the situation and said:

"Since Sikou is here today, I would also like to ask Sikou to give us some advice. How should we govern the country with Confucianism?"

"Although this matter is big, if it is to be implemented in practice, it must be above the law. The question raised by Chunyu Pushe today is an excellent example. Your Majesty is opposed to the law of implication because Confucianism advocates it. Confucianism emphasizes the judicial principle of "the evil should stop itself," and opposes implicating the innocent."

After Meng Yi finished speaking, Zhang Cang was naturally overjoyed.

"It is really a clever plan to take the incisive use of Confucianism, fill it into the law, and use the law to guide the world."

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The two talked a lot, but Chun Yuyue felt that there was a black hole in front of him, and there were many tall candlesticks standing around, the candles burning brightly. The ancient world and the great country of etiquette in his mind had completely disappeared with the fall of the Zhou Dynasty.

Many fine lines suddenly appeared on Chun Yuyue's forehead.

In such a moment, he seemed to have experienced ten years of vicissitudes.

Not only Chunyu Yue, Fu Sheng also turned slightly pale.As for the other great Confucian scholars, they were naturally even more shameless.When he came here, he thought that Confucianism had a bright future, but today he realized that this is Legalism stepping on Confucianism to a higher level.

As for the political strategists, celebrities, and Yin-Yang people, they looked on and sneered together.

The so-called establishment of Confucianism is nothing more than retaining all the schools of thought and giving them the name Confucianism on the basis of maintaining their continued development. Not only that, in this Confucianism, Legalism accounts for the majority. .

The emperor's trick is really.... It makes these celebrities dare not speak out.

Meng Yi said, and then said to Zhang Cang:
"Your Majesty wants me to select some Confucian scholars from Taixue to enter Dali Temple. He thinks that the law can be completed and Confucianism can be used to govern the country. His Majesty has appointed two candidates. One is Zhou Qingchen, and the other is Gongsun Yin."

After hearing this, the two men immediately stood up, thanked the emperor, and kowtowed to Da Sikou.

Meng Yi changed the subject again.

"Zhang Jijiu, in fact, Yi still has an unfeeling request."

"What's the matter with Si Kou, to put it bluntly, Zhang Cang will definitely do it."

"Confucianism is now filled with hundreds of schools, not only to revive Confucianism, but also to cultivate useful officials. I am no longer working in Taixue, but to take charge of Dali Temple, but Dali Temple needs manpower."

Zhang Cang heard this and said understandingly:

"Don't worry, Si Kou. Whoever the imperial officer likes in the Imperial Academy can be conquered directly. Besides, Si Kou already has an edict from His Majesty, why do you still need to ask my opinion on this matter?"

Meng Yi smiled:

"I not only need people who can be called upon now, but also people who can be recruited in the future. Therefore, I beg Zhang Jijiu to set up a special course in Taixue to select people who are knowledgeable in the law for our Qin State. Read in The school has always been the way to select officials in the Qin State. But now this school is probably in name only..."

Meng Yi said and sighed slightly.

Seeing this, Zhang Cang hurriedly said:
"Don't worry, Si Kou. I know that in the past, this Imperial Academy was in charge of Si Kou and was dedicated to training Qin officials. Many of the people sitting in this big room today are proficient in the law. Zhang Cang will definitely set up a separate pavilion specifically for training Qin officials. Train Qin officials."

"Will there be three hundred Qin officials in three years' time?"

Meng Yi suddenly looked into Zhang Cang's eyes and seemed to be asking.

This was something he had received the emperor's order but failed to complete. Seeing what His Majesty the Emperor meant, he didn't have to worry about Taixue now, but what about the original order.

Let alone three years, even if it is given for five years, it will be difficult for three hundred Qin officials.

Meng Yi's unsolved problems may not be unsolvable when Zhang Cang comes here.

"Instead of re-selection, it is better to transfer to Xianyang and re-train."

Meng Yi was naturally curious after hearing this.

"Oh, how?"

"These officials can only be made by those who are familiar with the law. What's more, I can't memorize the laws of Qin even in five years, let alone control others. How about asking His Majesty the Emperor to order the governors across the country to select qualified officials? People who have experience as an official but are no longer in office should enter the Imperial Academy to further their studies. It is best if they are people who have mastered the Dharma in the past. When the time comes, they will practice. I don’t think it will take three years, but two years will be enough.”

After Meng Yi heard this, he crossed his hands on his legs and looked at the lacquer table.

"You can give it a try."

The discussion between Meng Yi and Zhang Cang was naturally about state affairs, which made some Confucian scholars who were not in high positions see red, but what could be done.

They have only one way out now, either stay in Taixue or enter Dali Temple as officials.

Meng Yi saw that it was getting dark and he was still thinking about official duties, so he naturally had to excuse his departure.

Before leaving, Meng Yi bowed to all the gentlemen:

"The great cause of culture and education of the empire depends entirely on you. His Majesty the Emperor is deeply worried, lest the world will be uneasy. Now he chooses to use Confucianism as the way of governing the country in the world, which is already a flagrant violation of my ancient precepts of Qin. Your Majesty shoulders the world. In this matter This is really going against the current. This is extraordinary."

"Yi deeply feels the embarrassment of your majesty. It is unprecedented for Confucianism to have the status it has today. It is unprecedented for the whole country to study Confucianism. Meng Yi is young, but today he is famous in front of all the old gentlemen, and he is discussing it in front of all the learned men. , I have no intention of exerting power, I just came here on His Majesty’s orders.”

"Now that Meng Yi is leaving, I just want to advise you gentlemen to be considerate of His Majesty's wishes before leaving, and not to do anything that will embarrass His Majesty again."

When he said this, the person Meng Yi looked at was Chunyu Yue.

"Your Majesty imposes culture and education on the world to calm people's hearts and educate the people. Whether this can be accomplished depends on the dedicated service of all gentlemen."

When Chunyu Yue heard this, he was actually very moved. He was moved by the painstaking efforts of Meng Yi, a loyal minister.

"Although Tingwei is young, he is dedicated to serving His Majesty the Emperor. I am deeply moved."

Lao Pushe bowed to Meng Yi, which surprised Meng Yi. He naturally bent down and bowed even lower.

"Pu She is your majesty's master. He was once promoted as a Taifu and has a very high reputation in the court. How can Meng Yi accept Pu She's bow? Furthermore, what I said today is all for your majesty. This is Meng Yi fulfilled his duty as a minister."

When Chunyu Yue heard this, his heart twitched.

Tingwei's words were not meant to comfort him. In fact, he was mocking him for relying on his old age and selling off his old age. Because he was your majesty's master, your majesty was reluctant to touch him, so he led the Confucian scholars to cause trouble.

Chunyu Yue naturally looked unhappy.

"Everyone, please stay and leave."

Zhang Cang and all the students bowed to see Meng Yi off.

By the time Meng Yi left Taixue and returned to Tingwei's mansion, it was almost dark.

Meng Yi said to his officials:

"This Zhang Cang, I underestimated him in the past, and I never thought he would have such a good method. In this way, His Majesty will not have to worry about the people of the six countries turning against him."

Meng Yi had been busy all day, and he noticed that there were a few strands of white hair on his forehead.

But how could this day end so easily?When Meng Yi returned to the mansion, there were already a large number of prison cases for him to deal with.

The moon rose quietly, and the white hair was hidden among the black hair, and no one noticed it.

(According to the actions of Fusu, Meng Yi, Zhang Cang and others, the Qin State used the name of Confucianism to bring Legalism to a higher level and become more authoritative. This is better than when Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty deposed hundreds of schools and dominated Confucianism is much stronger. Because after doing this, Qin's laws must be more complete, and Fusu did not depose hundreds of schools. The rest of the specific how to do it will be reflected in the textbooks, refer to the purpose of establishing Confucianism mentioned in Chapter 4 , the main function is to strengthen the authority of the emperor and establish a common ideal. The emperor publicly gives a promise to everyone in the world, what is the development goal of our empire after it is established. Similar to today's society. This is the establishment of a common ideal.

This is something that all previous emperors did not dare to do. The Second King did this. The next few chapters will show you the greatest power from ancient times to the present. How powerful are the people at the bottom of the society but the most numerous? .

Another thing to mention, there must have been people who advised the First Emperor to use culture and education to appease the world, but it was based on the personality of the First Emperor.The First Emperor was so impatient, he would definitely not wait.Culture and education are really slow to show their effect in politics, so we have to rely on time as a ripening agent. )
(End of this chapter)