Qin Shi Mingyue's infinite punch card

Chapter 118 Letter from Confucianism
This money bag was sent out by myself before, and it contained the rewards for these people.

Hearing the question, Ziyue replied: "Confucius said to be benevolent and Mencius said to take righteousness. My uncle gave up money to save people from fire and water, which is great benevolence. It is righteousness to work hard to educate the people from ignorance.

For such a benevolent and righteous thing, it is not a great honor for the disciples to contribute a little bit, how can they collect such money? "

After the words fell, all the disciples behind him also nodded, and said: "What Ziyue said is true!"

While talking, he also took out the money bag from his bosom, held it in his hand and handed it out.

Seeing this, Ye Chen said: "You all deserve these, don't steal or snatch them, you can accept them with peace of mind."

Ziyue, on the other hand, had a firm expression on his face, and continued: "Although my disciple is not as good as my uncle in helping the people, I should also uphold the Confucian benevolence. It is not easy for you to save nearly a thousand orphans. If the disciple accepts How is this money different from those villains who value wealth over righteousness?

Please also take back the money, otherwise the disciples and others will feel uneasy. "

The rest of the others also echoed: "That's right, if the uncle doesn't take it back, how can we have the face to call ourselves the disciples of the sages?"

"This……"

Hearing such words, Ye Chen was also a little surprised. His original purpose of taking in these children was to cultivate his own power, not to do good deeds.So I never expected these Confucian scholars to have such emotions.

In this way, I couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed, because other people's hard work in teaching can't just give nothing.However, looking at the posture of these people, if he insists on not taking back the reward, it may not be easy to deal with.

After thinking for a while, he said, "Do you all know the story about Zi Gong's redemption?"

"As a disciple of Confucianism, we naturally know."

Ziyue and others replied.

Ye Chen nodded, and continued: "The law of the Lu Kingdom is that Lu people are servants and concubines to the feudal lords, and those who are able to redeem them will take their money from the mansion. .

Later Confucius learned about it, and said: "Give it away and lose it. From now until now, the people of Lu have not redeemed people. If you take the money, you will not harm your behavior. If you don't take the money, you will not redeem people."

There is a law in the state of Lu that if a Lu citizen becomes a slave abroad, if someone can redeem them, the ransom can be reimbursed from the state treasury.

Once, Zi Gong, a disciple of Confucius, ransomed a Lu citizen abroad, and refused to accept the state compensation after returning home.

Confucius found out that Zi Gong had done something wrong.From now on, Lu people will not redeem slaves from other countries.

While speaking, he looked at the other party again: "Do you know why?"

Zi Yue replied: "Zigong didn't ask for a reward, although he demonstrated his own character, he also formed a shackle invisibly.

Because of this approach, latecomers dare not receive bounties anymore, otherwise they will be accused of misconduct.In the long run, no one is willing to waste money to redeem Lu people. "

Ye Chen nodded and said, "That's right, isn't your practice now the same as that of Zi Gong back then?"

"This……"

Ziyue and the others were slightly taken aback, which they did not expect.What the former said made sense, but if he just accepted it like this, he felt quite uneasy in his heart, and felt a little embarrassed for a while.

Afterwards, one of the Confucian scholars had an idea, took out a gold coin from the purse, and said, "Uncle Master is right. This gold is our reward for teaching these children. Please take back the rest .”

Seeing this, the rest of the people followed suit one after another, took out a little money symbolically, and then returned most of it back.

Then they said in unison: "I also ask my uncle to complete it!"

Seeing this scene, Ye Chen had no choice but to smile helplessly, and he didn't want to force it, so he asked people to take back their money bags.

After the money was taken away, the Confucian scholars heaved a sigh of relief, with smiles on their faces, they cupped their hands and said, "Thank you, uncle!"

A smile appeared on the corner of Ye Chen's mouth. These nephews are still stubborn, but this stubborn one is a little cute.

Today's Confucian disciples are still quite upright, and they attach great importance to benevolence, righteousness, and propriety. Even Mencius has left allusions about sacrificing one's life for righteousness.

As for those Confucian scholars after the Han Dynasty, let alone...

After such a small episode, the atmosphere became more lively. Ye Chen turned to look at the row of teenagers, and said, "These are the teachers who are in charge of teaching you how to read and write. Why don't you salute?"

When everyone heard the words, they hurriedly cupped their hands and said, "I've seen you sir!"

Although their etiquette was not standard, it brought smiles to the faces of Confucian scholars. In their view, being able to teach so many children was also a very meaningful thing, so that they could personally practice the teachings of the sages.

Afterwards, Ye Chen divided these nearly a thousand people into small groups, each group has about 40 people, led by a Confucian disciple, just like the teaching classes of later generations.

Then each child received a roll of bamboo slips, which contained the simplest and most basic characters, and they learned to read one by one under the guidance of the teachers.

For such an opportunity, the teenagers obviously cherish it very much. Everyone is concentrating on their studies and dare not slack off in the slightest.

Perhaps they are not out of thirst for knowledge, but just want to perform better so they can stay here forever, but Ye Chen is quite relieved to see such a correct learning attitude.

These teenagers are still very young fledglings now, but he believes that as long as they continue to develop according to the prescribed plan, they will become a force that cannot be underestimated within ten years.

Although it takes a long time to wait, and it takes a lot of energy and resources to invest in these ten years, as long as it can grow up, it is worth it.He looks forward to that day.

At this moment, Ye Chen's complexion changed, he turned his head and looked to the left, only to see Black and White Xuanjian came here at some point.

Xuan Jian still had a cold face, walked to him, and handed over a scroll in his hand.

He opened his mouth and said, "A Confucian disciple came to you today and asked me to hand over this item."

Hearing this, Ye Chen raised his hand and brought the scroll over, looked at the intact wax seal on it, and knew that no one had tampered with it.Then turn it on.

His eyes scanned the words on the scroll, and then he frowned.

"Did something happen?"

Ye Chen didn't shy away when he heard the words, he handed the scroll directly to the other party, and said with a light smile, "Look for yourself."

Black and White Xuanjian took the scroll and looked at it, then said: "When do you plan to leave?"

Ye Chen said: "In a few days, I still have to deal with some things. Anyway, this matter is not urgent, as long as I can arrive at the farmhouse before next month..."

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