Prime Minister of Great Qin

Chapter 265 The third great battle! ! ! (Please subscribe)

twilight.

A decree came from Xianyang Palace.

In three days, a court meeting will be held to discuss the celestial predictions.

As soon as this notice came out, Xianyang was shaken by thunder. During this period, there were too many dismantlings in the city, and various dismantlings had already spread throughout the city. With all parties joining in, the city was full of rumors, and the court never did anything. The statement also made this rumor popular.

Now that the court has finally taken it seriously, the rumors that have been rampant in the city have eased a little.

However, it is still very rampant.

West City.

Ji Heng sat around the stove.

He had certainly heard about this freshly issued decree.

He was not surprised at all.

However, compared to the chaos outside the city, he seemed very calm. It was not that he was aware of the First Emperor's decision, but that he had already foreseen something about what was about to happen.

This is actually another dispute between Legalism and Confucianism.

Historically, there was such a dispute between Taoism and Confucianism in the Eastern Han Dynasty, namely the White Tiger Meeting, which was also the last glory of Huang-Lao theory. Since then, Huang-Lao theory has completely failed to recover and disappeared in the long river of history.

But many people don't know.

The Taoists actually won that argument.

However, the so-called winner is only from an academic perspective. From a historical perspective, it is undoubtedly Confucianism that has won a great victory. After that court meeting, Confucianism completely controlled the world's thoughts, and Taoism was completely expelled from the court. Related The classics were also listed as banned books.

This is where history gets interesting and cruel.

When Ji Heng heard about the White Tiger Meeting for the first time, he still felt very sorry.

But after experiencing some things, he no longer thinks so. He believes that it is inevitable for Huang Lao's theory to be driven out of the court. Even though Wang Chong almost wrote "Lunheng" while carrying a coffin, it was almost inevitable. The great scholars of the Han Dynasty all refuted it, but in fact nothing changed.

Because after hundreds of years of Confucian education, the connection between heaven and man has already been deeply rooted in people's hearts.

Most of the ministers in the Manchu Dynasty were influenced by Confucianism, so the debate seemed to be just about a natural disaster, but in fact it had long turned into political differences. This was a life-and-death struggle. Wang Chong was alone, even if he was full of words, he could Others were speechless and could not shake the Confucian court that had grown into a towering forest.

Failure is inevitable.

It is simply impossible for one person to try to shake up the entire officialdom.

It's not realistic.

As for the subsequent ban of Huang-Lao theory, it is reasonable, because this is a disagreement between political views. No matter which party wins in the end, they will make the same choice, winner takes all, but the follow-up additions to Huang-Lao theory are too slow. Well, the world has long been controlled by Confucian education. In this case, once the world turns, it means that all the ministers of the dynasty have become dissidents.

Therefore, no matter what the outcome of that dispute is, Taoism is destined to never return to the court.

Slowly step by step.

The appearance of Wang Chong was more like the death struggle of Taoism, but after the struggle, there was complete silence. Taoism completely disappeared from the Chinese court and gradually became influenced by Confucianism.

Or.

There was no point in that argument.

It's just that in the eyes of later generations, it is a bit more tragic.

It only adds a little bit of sadness.

Ji Heng held a pottery bowl in his hand, feeling the warmth coming from the bowl, and said lightly: "Historically, it was a struggle between Taoism and Confucianism, this time it is a struggle between Legalism and Confucianism, but compared to the influence of Confucianism on the world in the past, The current influence of Confucianism is far from enough, but the Qin Dynasty is no longer the Qin State in the past. After the chaos of the Four Nobles, Lu Buwei's righteous soldiers and lenient government, and many courtiers were more or less influenced by "Lu's Spring and Autumn" In fact, this debate may not be settled easily.”

"It's bound to be a war of words."

Think of this.

Ji Heng couldn't help but sigh.

The vitality of Confucianism is really tenacious.

Even if it is targeted in this way, its impact on the world will always exist.

Kingly way! ! !

The coat that Confucianism puts on itself is too gorgeous.

It's also too attractive.

But it is precisely because of this that the arrogance must be curbed even more, otherwise once Confucianism gains momentum again, the world will repeat the mistakes of history, and by then the world will enter a state of tinkering for another three years.

The world should be spiraling forward.

Instead of running wildly on one road.

Ji Heng drank all the hot water in the bowl and sat in the room, watching the snowflakes falling in front of the court.

Hu Fu.

As soon as the imperial notice was announced, Hu Wujing learned the news immediately.

After hearing the news, Hu Wujing was immediately excited.

This is his strength.

He used to believe in the theory of yin and yang and the five elements. When the regulations were first formulated, he was the one who proposed the national destiny, national color, white emperor, and green emperor to the first emperor, and these things were eventually adopted by the first emperor.

Because of this, he was promoted to the position of Fengchang.

Now the topic has come up again.

How could he not feel excited and happy?
But just as this excitement surged into his heart, it dimmed in an instant. He had been dismissed from his post. Even if he wanted to participate, he was not qualified to enter the palace, let alone discuss matters in the court.

Think of this.

Hu Wujing's resentment towards Fusu deepened a lot.

He said angrily: "This celestial meeting is clearly the time for me, Hu Wujing, to show my talents, but because I offended Fusu, I was abandoned early. Now I can only stay away. I am really annoyed."

"I may not be able to compare with those in the court in other aspects, but when it comes to Yin Yang and Five Elements, I, Hu Wujing, am second to none. Although I cannot go to the court, I can tell others my relevant opinions."

"This might not be a way."

"If I can convey my thoughts through other people's mouths, if I can be valued by His Majesty, I might be able to get reinstated to my original position. Even if it doesn't work, I can let Your Majesty see my talent as Hu Wujing."

Thinking of this.

Hu Wujing felt much calmer.

immediately.

He pondered for a while and decided to write a letter to Du He about his opinion. Firstly, Duhe had a relationship with him. Secondly, Duhe was old. He had done something for His Majesty because of the Guan Shanhai incident. dissatisfied and need to regain His Majesty's trust.

Meditate for a moment.

Hu Wujing began to write.

"The way of heaven and man is great!"

"The heart of heaven is the heart of the people, and the will of heaven is the will of the people."

""Shang Shu·Hong Fan" says: It is Su, Shi Yuruo; it is Yi, Shi Yangruo; it is clear, Shi Yanruo; it is Mou, Shi Hanruo; it is Sheng, Shifengruo. It is called Jiu Zheng: it is Kuang. , it’s like constant rain; it’s called 僭, it’s constant Yangruo; it’s called Yu, it’s constant yuruo; it’s called Ji, it’s constant cold, it’s called Meng, it’s constant wind.”

"."

Hu Wujing wrote very enthusiastically.Since he was dismissed from his post, he has been living a very miserable life. Now he can finally put his talents to use. He quoted scriptures and wrote down all his thoughts and thoughts on bamboo slips.

half an hour.

Hu Wujing finally stopped writing.

Looking at this eloquent article, Hu Wujing's eyes were filled with pride.

He believes that the article he writes today is no less important than the original "Erudition", and is even more significant.

He did not put the article in the fire, but let it dry naturally. He sat aside and admired it with a smile. When the ink on it was completely dry, he reluctantly read it. The bamboo slips were closed and handed to his son to be delivered to Duhe.

Everything is in order.

Hu Wujing sighed.

He still felt resentful about his current situation.

He is so talented, but he is depressed and frustrated. He was framed by Fusu and has no way to serve the country. Now it is clear that when he shines, he can only pretend to be in the hands of others. He is really depressed.

a long time.

Hu Wujing said angrily: "Mencius said: Heaven is going to confer a great responsibility on a person, but his will must be hardened first. I, Hu Wujing, may be suffering from this. Once my article is seen by your majesty, I may not be able to do it." Return to court."

"It's just that Fusu is the crown prince, but this is a hidden danger."

Hu Wujing frowned.

Now he felt more and more that Fusu was an eyesore.

In one thought.

He thought of Zhao Gao's wooing.

Involuntarily, Hu Wujing's eyes changed somewhat.

Just when Hu Wujing was full of resentment towards Fusu, Fusu and his party finally returned to Xianyang.

The news of Fusu's return to Xianyang reached the ears of the courtiers in less than half an hour. When they heard about Fusu's return, the courtiers had different thoughts.

Mengfu.

Meng Tian still failed to return to the Beiyuan army.

However, he was not ignored by the First Emperor, but was still highly regarded. Yesterday, the First Emperor summoned himself and Li Si and expressed his position on the disaster from heaven. At present, the courtiers were discussing it heatedly, but he was extremely peaceful.

Just hearing that Fusu had returned, Meng Tian couldn't help but frown, showing a hint of worry.

in the library.

Meng Yi looked at his brother and asked curiously: "Why does my brother look so sad? Is he worried about the upcoming court meeting?"

Meng Tian shook his head: "I am a soldier, how can I be troubled by gods and ghosts?"

"What I'm worried about is that His Highness is coming back at this time. He shouldn't be coming back at this time."

heard.

Meng Yi was taken aback.

Meng Tian sighed and said: "You underestimate this court meeting a little too much. This court meeting seems to be a celestial dispute, but in fact it is a battle of political opinions, and it will most likely turn into a dispute between kingly and domineering. Your Majesty, in recent years Although it has been stated many times that the Qin Dynasty takes the law as its teachings and officials as its teachers, many of its courtiers were from Guandong in the past, and many officials were deeply influenced by the Spring and Autumn Period of the Lu family. These people have shown that they cater to Your Majesty's legal system."

"What I actually admire in my heart is the royal way!"

"In the past, His Highness was close to Confucianism and the royal way, so he was close to these officials. But at that time, it was actually a two-way choice. Many officials even secretly wanted to understand Confucianism because of His Highness's closeness to Confucianism. But now, with His Highness, Turn, these people have no choice but to hide, but their thoughts and opinions can be hidden, but their political opinions cannot."

"Now that His Highness is back, there are political differences again."

"It may turn into a dispute between Legalism and Confucianism, just like four years ago."

"Your Highness is inevitably affected when he is on the left and right. No matter which side Your Highness is leaning towards, he is destined to be affected. Therefore, what worries me is that His Highness's return is really not the right time."

Hearing Meng Tian's words, Meng Yi was thoughtful.

He smiled bitterly and said: "Now that His Highness has returned, he is destined to be involved in it. I only hope that His Highness will not be affected too much. I also hope that His Highness will not have any differences with His Majesty again. If there are any more political differences, this will It may be very detrimental to His Highness.”

"Ugh."

Meng Yi shook his head.

After six months of precipitation, his whole body has been washed away. However, because he has not been exposed to many things, he still looks a little immature in comparison, but he has become very mature and stable compared to the past.

Although the two brothers were worried, they did not dare to contact Fusu.

Meng Tian has a special status. If he contacts Fusu privately and His Majesty knows about it, it will easily arouse suspicion. Even if they have a good personal relationship with Fusu, they can only wait and see.

at the same time.

I heard Fusu was coming back.

Zhang Cang's heart also skipped a beat.

He said sarcastically: "Your Highness, Your Highness, what do you want me to say to you? If you don't come back sooner or later, why do you come back at this juncture? Isn't this looking for trouble for yourself? This celestial dispute may cause It is a battle for reconstruction of ideas, and this debate is no less than the original battle between kings and dominators, and it is no less than the recent battle between Legalism and Confucianism.”

"The battle for kingship and domineering ended with Lu Buwei's death and all his disciples being exiled from Bashu."

"The conflict between Legalism and Confucianism ended with the burning of books, the expulsion of Confucianists from the court, and the complete ban on the spread of Confucianism."

"Now that there is a big dispute again, His Highness might endanger himself if he gets involved."

"Ugh."

"Nothing, nothing."

Zhang Cang's eyes were full of worry.

He saw this celestial struggle very clearly.

This is also related to his good arithmetic. He went to the star officials privately and tried to read the relevant books and learn about the celestial phenomena. However, he was blocked by the star officials in every possible way. After he was promoted to censor, he directly Through the hands of Yushi Zhongcheng, I read some classics and gained a deeper understanding of the celestial phenomena.

The so-called celestial predictions are simply artificially concocted, or rather artificially interpreted.

He scoffed at this.

It's just that there are too few classics that he can borrow, and because the Xingguanri people are deliberately wary, he can't go any further. However, in his heart, he has already classified these Xingguanri people as frauds. However, the world has been affected by the theory of gods and ghosts in the past. It was so profound that even the First Emperor was also affected by it. Although he understood some truths, he did not dare to write a letter and speak out.

But this time, the First Emperor made a grand proposal in a unique way.

They also summoned Li Si and Meng Tian privately, which made Zhang Cang wary.

It's just that he is really not sure of the First Emperor's true thoughts, but he understands that this may turn into a disagreement between the court and the court. If he makes the wrong decision, he may have difficulty in the court in the future, or even retreat instead of advancing.

How could he want to see Fusu involved in such a dangerous moment?
But unexpectedly Fusu came back at this time.

This made Zhang Cang feel deeply stressed.

Today is different from the past. Fusu is not the former prince, but the prince of the Qin Dynasty. Once there are differences in political opinions with His Majesty, it will affect the future stability of the court. In the past, His Majesty had differences with the First Emperor, and it was only with the help of Ji Heng that they could be resolved. I reluctantly reassure Your Majesty that if differences arise again, they may not be able to be resolved so easily, and if Ji Heng is involved too much, he may not be safe.

Think of this.

Zhang Cang also looked worried.

He whispered: "With blessing comes misfortune, and with misfortune comes blessing."

"Who knows the extreme?!"

(End of this chapter)