Daqin: Assist Zulong at the beginning and become a public enemy

Chapter 182 Everyone is a Thief

Chapter 182 Everyone is a Thief

Zhao Gang's expression sank when he heard this.

Xun Kuang had two apprentices, one was Han Fei, the son of South Korea, and the other was Li Si, the current prime minister of Qin.

In terms of birth and ability, Han Fei was above Li Si.

With Confucian ethics, Xun Kuang was able to train two outstanding disciples. The two of them helped each other, and Confucianism would surely prosper.

But he didn't expect that the fate of the Strategists would one day befall the Confucians.

Li Si, who was the first to join the army, had difficulty finding a place in Korea because of his poor family, so he had no choice but to defect to the State of Qin, and finally worked as a swordsman and pen clerk in the house of Wenxin Hou Lu Buwei.After his senior brother Han Fei returned to South Korea, he wanted to reverse South Korea's poverty and weakness, but he struggled and could not change it.In the end, in a rage, he founded the quicksand organization.

And Li Si was gradually discovered by Ying Zheng as his talent and entered the temple of Qin State.

Ying Zheng asked him about talents in the world, and he recommended his fellow student Han Fei.

At this moment, Han Feizheng, Zheng Guo and others were planning a strategy to weaken Qin. After hearing Li Si's call, they went on an envoy with Zheng Guo, but they did not expect that they would never come back.

It was rumored that it was Li Si who was jealous of Han Fei's talent and slandered Han Fei in front of Ying Zheng and finally killed him.

Although Xun Kuang didn't know the truth, he wrote to Li Si after the incident and asked him about the real situation.

But there was no news of three letters in a row.

Xun Kuang understood everything. From then on, he passed the position of head of Confucianism to Fu Nian. In name, he was in seclusion, but in fact he could not hide his longing for his disciple Han Fei.

Now, Ying Zheng once again cast an olive branch, intending to win over the entire Confucianism to join him.

Although Xun Kuang also knew that this was a good opportunity for Confucianism to become unified and grow again.

But he was also afraid that if the Confucian disciples were all under Ying Zheng's command, there would inevitably be contests between the various factions in the future.

Once someone from another school successfully enters the main temple, the Confucian disciples will be at a disadvantage.

Who will guarantee their safety by then?

"I understand the considerations of seniors, but your concerns are completely superfluous. If all Confucian disciples have to be on guard, what about disciples of famous schools, miscellaneous schools, and strategists? Therefore, when I discuss with Your Majesty, I also do it in advance. Have a good idea to avoid this kind of thing from happening.”

"What idea?"

"Make the best use of its kind, make the best use of its talents, divide into categories, and choose the best from them."

Xun Kuang read it silently, and suddenly his whole expression changed drastically.

Make the best use of things and make the best use of people is the idea of ​​Confucian teaching, and Xunzi has a high right to speak on this point.But now, on this basis, Qin has added classification and selection of the best.

It makes the original single teaching become more in-depth.

"Predecessors may wish to think about it, why did Li Sihan Fei become a leader for a while?"

It was the first time someone asked him this question, and Xun Kuang fell into deep thought for a while.

Unlike the people below who select disciples, the head of the sect not only has the right to choose first, but can also set multiple thresholds, which makes the selection of talents more scientific.

Confucius had 72 disciples and [-] sages. Although Xun Kuang didn't have so many, besides the two of them, there were more than a dozen. Among them, Li Si and Han Fei had the highest achievements.

"Appreciate further details?"

"It's simple, because they are all-rounded students."

"Full development!"

"Yes! Li Si studied Confucianism first, then Legalism, and learned the essence of both schools, so he was able to become the pillar of the Qin State; Leaders. The reason why other people can’t reach their level is because the things they learn are too simple.”

Great talents in history are often well-educated and proficient in many disciplines.

Let's not talk about it far away, let's analyze it with the giants of the Warring States Period.

Wu Qi of the State of Wei studied military strategists and legalists at the same time.Shang Yang, who presided over the reform in the Qin State, was not only a famous legalist, but also studied military, Confucianism and Taoism.

Although in troubled times, it is the place where legalists and military strategists come in handy.However, these schools of Confucianism and Taoism did not weaken because of this, on the contrary they are thriving.

The reason is that if you are single, you will be biased, and you will learn more.

Zhao Gang paused and then added: "Students and emperors are like merchants and customers. Customers come to buy things. If the merchants have more and more complete types of things, they will naturally attract more people. On the contrary, if the things are too single, Even though this thing is indeed extremely precious, it is really difficult to find a suitable buyer."

Xun Kuang listened and immediately understood Zhao Gang's plan.

"You want to include all the schools of thought, so that students can study multiple schools at the same time, or study one school intensively?"

Zhao Gang nodded: "That's exactly the reason. In this way, the talents we cultivate can be higher and better serve the empire."

"This... I'm afraid it's not easy to realize!"

On the contrary, Zhao Gang said very relaxedly: "Among the hundreds of schools, the Mohist school is already willing to join. If there is Confucianism, I will find a way to bring the peasants over. Basically, more than half of the success will be achieved."

Xun Kuang seemed to have noticed something, and immediately asked, "Why didn't you mention Taoism just now?"

Zhao Gang was taken aback and said: "Taoist theory is very different from today's. If they are willing to come, I believe His Majesty will not object, but what they teach must simplify many things that are useless to the country."

"It turns out that you pay attention to practicality!"

"It's natural. If it's not practical, what's the use of talking about it."

In just a few words, Xun Kuang had already roughly understood Zhao Gang's philosophy.

It can be summed up in four words.

Practical and diverse.

"Senior, I have finished what I have to say, and whether you agree or not depends on your decision."

For the first time in his life, Xun Kuang could not say no.

Because Zhao Gang has really considered all aspects, if he refuses him again, it is really unreasonable.

Looking at the impatient Zhao Gang in front of him, Xun Kuang smiled and said: "You have said so, if I refuse again, I will really be ignorant. Well, as long as you can guarantee the safety of my Confucian disciples, I will agree The academy moved to Xianyang. After all, this Sanghai might not be peaceful anymore."

When Zhao Gang heard this, he immediately reacted.

After working on it for a long time, Xun Kuang used a trick of indulgence.

First pretend to be very scared, let Zhao Gang make some guarantees, and then pretend to be helpless.

In fact, he had planned to leave Sanghai a long time ago, but it was just to maximize his interests.

Anyone with a discerning eye can now see that Yingzheng's move will consolidate the foundation of Guanzhong. It can be said that Confucianism going to Xianyang at this time can be said to be safe and secure.

Entering can strengthen the school, retreating can ensure peace.

Confucianism's calculations are indeed thieves!

But no matter what, Zhao Gang's task was still completed. Seeing Xun Kuang let go, he immediately said: "Senior, I will send a letter to His Majesty, asking him to prepare a safe place for you and the Confucian disciples in Xianyang."

Xun Kuang nodded, with a hint of gloom appearing on his face.

If you go to Xianyang, you will definitely meet your former disciple.

This time, he must ask clearly how Han Fei died.

(End of this chapter)