Good Life in Qin Dynasty

Bilateral trade is very important. Yingzheng is very concerned about it, and Li Jiyang is even more so. Now they have the Empress Dowager Loom, and good news came from the Mohist Academy that they have developed a hydraulic loom!

Manpower is sometimes exhausted, but water power is endless!

As long as the water keeps flowing, weaving can be done day and night!

"Good!" Ying Zheng was really overjoyed: "When you established the Mohist Academy, I still thought that you were kind-hearted. Seeing how pitiful they are, you built an academy for them. I never thought that they would make any great contributions. , you know, Mohists are very... haha!"

"They are scientific researchers, and science students are like that!" Li Jiyang said: "Lack of communication experience and a little social barrier, but they are really capable people."

Ying Zheng gave another award to the Mohist Academy. It doesn't matter if his award, those families can't sit still.

Finally, they submitted the works of various schools that they had already finalized.

Among them, Taoism is the most peaceful, because Taoism directly approached Cai Ze, Gang Chengjun, who is now very concerned about the erection of the monument.

Taoism established, of course, Lao Tzu's "Tao Te Ching".

Taoism is the number one family, because the rest of the people are almost all from Taoism. For example, Confucianism, whether to establish Confucius, Mencius, or Xunzi is a matter of great joy.

In the end, we still talk about Legalism, and the legalism is of course based on Han Fei's works.

Moreover, the Mo family sent something over, and Ying Zheng had someone carve it up, and it was erected in front of the imperial city, on the square south of the military parade site!

The second one to stand up is Han Fei's legalist work "Han Feizi".

The three schools of Taoism, Law, and Mohism are all finished, and Confucianism has finally handed over the master they want to establish, and that is Confucius.

Confucius was taught by Lao Tzu and led some of his disciples to travel around the world for 14 years. In his later years, he revised the Six Classics, namely "Poetry", "Book", "Li", "Music", "Yi" and "Spring and Autumn".

According to legend, he had three thousand disciples, including 72 sages.After the death of Confucius, his disciples and their disciples recorded the words, deeds, quotations and thoughts of Confucius and his disciples, and compiled them into the Confucian classic "The Analects of Confucius".

"Confucianism...it's pretty quick!" Ying Zheng couldn't help laughing as he looked at the things they handed over.

Confucianism has always thought highly of itself, so didn't they bow their heads this time?

"Are you still laughing?" Li Jiyang came in from the outside with an angry look on his face: "Confucianism is just looking for trouble when there is nothing to do!"

"What's wrong?" It was rare to see Li Jiyang so angry.

"Those Confucian scholars actually said in the marketplace that I belong to the Celestial Dynasty. They should be broad-minded. They said that they should give some rewards to foreigners to show the demeanor of a great country. Their heads are flooded!" Li Jiyang was going to eat at a wine shop. He went home and watched the autumn harvest.

I was hungry on the way back, so I thought about eating something nearby to fill my stomach.

Just in the restaurant, what did he hear?Those sour Confucian scholars are actually talking about the imperial court!

Why?

"Why?" Li Jiyang was filled with righteous indignation: "Who are they? How dare they talk about government affairs? They don't know how to live or die!"

"Did you forget? You said it yourself, and spread the word. You also said that everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the country." Ying Zheng still remembered that he also published this sentence in the newspaper, and then the people in Daqin felt more belonging to Daqin. too much.

Even paying taxes is a lot more active!

Now I am blaming others for discussing the state affairs. In fact, Qin State has always been very gentle towards the people, and does not prohibit the people from discussing some things, especially after the newspapers come out.

This time, it was discussed openly in the newspapers. Those Confucian scholars just wanted to show off their erudition in a crowded place, but now there are many literate people in Qin State, who cares about them!

Ying Zheng had received the news a long time ago, and these Confucian scholars just wanted to listen to Datian through public opinion.

Yingzheng is not at ease if he really participates in government affairs!

Ying Zheng explained to him, Li Jiyang gritted his teeth: "Wait, think about them sooner or later!"

"You are not optimistic about Confucianism?" Ying Zheng was puzzled. Gan Jing is also a disciple of Confucianism. Who doesn't have something to do with Confucianism these days?The key is that there are many disciples of Confucius—"No, Confucianism is very good, but these Confucian scholars are not good!" Li Jiyang gritted his teeth: "All good Confucianism have been corrupted by them!"

Confucianism is good, but Confucianism distorted by others is not good!

Not long after, Li Jiyang's opportunity came!

Because of Confucianism's memorial, Confucius was established as the representative of Confucianism, and the stone monument "The Analects of Confucius" was erected.

Li Jiyang was the first to see the "Analects of Confucius" published by them. He originally copied it down and kept the original, but when he saw this "The Analects of Confucius" for the first time, Li Jiyang told Ying Zheng: " This thing is wrong!"

"What's wrong?" Ying Zheng didn't see anything wrong.

"There are no punctuation marks on it." Li Jiyang pointed it out immediately: "How do people read it? Read it in one breath, will you feel aggrieved?"

Ying Zheng: "...!"

Punctuation marks were the first thing Li Jiyang promoted, and later when the newspaper was published, it was promoted nationwide.

Although some old books cannot use punctuation marks to mark sentence breaks, more and more people have become accustomed to the existence of punctuation marks.

Now it is even carried on the memorial!

Because they didn't pass Li Jiyang's place, Confucian things were rejected. Confucian people came to ask, and the superiors told them to see Qin Anjun!

They had Li Si around, and Li Si used this as an excuse to bring them into the palace, and they really came to look for Li Jiyang!

Li Si's teacher was Xunzi, who taught him the way of assisting the emperor, but Xunzi himself was also a disciple of Confucianism.

Therefore, Li Si had a good relationship with these people. Without Li Si, they would have been unable to stay in Xianyang City.

This time, it was also because Li Si felt that "The Analects of Confucius" was well written, and they also had descendants of Confucius.

Since I think everything is in order, why not give it a pass?

Li Si felt that this was Li Jiyang's revenge on him!

Li Jiyang summoned them in the upper study room, because the Yizheng Hall was closed early today, and Ying Zheng was reviewing memorials in the hall, so Li Jiyang summoned Li Si and these Confucian scholars in the east inner side.

When Li Si saw that Ying Zheng was there, he was secretly happy, because he had already asked carefully, and they all said that this "Analects of Confucius" was already a must-learn textbook for Confucianism, and there was no problem at all!

Since there is no problem, why did Qin Anjun answer the ticket?

Li Si was also a person who had read their "The Analects of Confucius", so he made all the preparations, and then led him to the study room full of confidence.

After some greetings, as a descendant of Confucius, Kong Confucianism spoke first: "I don't know what is wrong with "The Analects of Confucius"? So that it was rejected by the emperor?"

"Are you questioning my son?" Li Jiyang sat on the main seat, of course he was imposing.

"Grass people dare not wait!" These Confucian scholars are still white and have no official positions in Qin State. If it weren't for Li Si's support, they would have been unable to move a single step in Xianyang City.

"Master Li, what do you mean by coming?" Li Jiyang thinks there are Li Si everywhere?

"The minister is also a disciple of Confucianism, and the teacher Xunzi is also a disciple of Confucianism." Li Si immediately rectified his name.

"You recommend Confucius, right? Not Mr. Xunzi." Li Jiyang glanced at him: "Is this considered ungrateful?"

Who knew that Li Sina had a thick skin: "The teacher is also a disciple of Confucianism, and Confucianism was founded by Confucius..."

"But Confucius studied under Lao Tzu, so why isn't it considered Taoist?" It's not easy to play with him to trace the source!

Li Si choked: "Han Fei is still the teacher's favorite student, hasn't he also become a Legalist?!"

"You can talk." Li Jiyang ignored him at all, and directly fired at the Confucian scholars: "Are you sure that your "Analects" is correct?"

"Sure!" The Confucian scholars nodded.

"Your Majesty, it's not that I offend you. I have read the Analects of Confucius many times, but I didn't find anything wrong with it. Is it Your Majesty... Look at Confucianism..." Li Si suddenly faltered, but his voice was very loud. Ying Zheng can hear it!

"You want to say that my son doesn't like Confucianism?" Li Jiyang said straightforwardly: "Isn't it?"

"You said it yourself!" Li Si immediately distanced himself from it.

It's obviously a provocation!

Li Jiyang didn't pretend to be with him anymore, and directly attacked him!

"The Analects of Confucius Chapter 8's "Tai Bo Pian", "Zi said: The people can make them know but not make them know.How to break? " Li Jiyang questioned them: "In the end it is 'the people can make it, but they can't make it know. 'ah?Or 'the people can, let them know it; if they can't, let them know it. '?Or 'the people can make it, let it go; if they can't make it, know it. '?Even': the people can make it, but not by it; make it known. '?There's also': Can the people use it?No.Can make it known. 'ah? "

Not to mention a few old Confucian scholars, even the descendants of Confucius are sweating profusely!

These five sentences all have different meanings, how should I say?Are you sure you are right?

How many years have the ancestors been dead? In their time, there were no punctuation marks. "I didn't prepare anything. Why did you send it up? Didn't you see that there were punctuation marks on the erected stone tablets? Thousands of years later, If you don’t wear it, how will future generations comment? In one sentence, it can explain several meanings, is it interesting?” Li Jiyang reprimanded: “Aren’t you a descendant of Confucius? Have you seen your ancestors?” These people I kept sweating profusely, and I was no longer arrogant.

It's all because Qin has no shortage of teaching materials, talents, and money.

No matter how good Confucianism is, if there is no place to display it, so what?

Scholars also need to eat, okay?

Look at their empty talk about ideals, and look at other Mohists, even the academy!

Create some gadgets from time to time, but also get the love of the common people and the appreciation of the emperor. This is the pursuit of a scholar. After thousands of years, when you mention the pedal washing machine, everyone will say that it is Song Hongzi from the Mohist Academy. It was researched by people!

Speaking of the hydraulic loom, people will always remember the Mohist Academy!

The worst is Li Si!

His attitude just now was too bad!

In the past, he would never offend Qin Anjun so blatantly, but this time he thought he was sure of it, and the emperor was reviewing the memorial outside, so he couldn't hold back!

He has endured for so many years, why didn't he hold back?

When he was kicked by the emperor, he still had a reason, because he was worried about the safety of the emperor, and escorting him was of course the top priority.

But what about now?

Aren't you just looking for trouble?

A dignified scholar-bureaucrat, can't he even know punctuation?

Sentence, why didn't he notice?Usually, when reading books, they are mostly bamboo slips, and there are also paper ones, but he is somewhat resistant to everything about Qin Anjun, so he seldom pays attention to it.

This punctuation mark was also ignored by him intentionally or unintentionally.

Li Jiyang directly threw out their "The Analects of Confucius": "You read it to me now, remember, don't pause where there are no symbols!"

Everyone was dumbfounded!

Can you still get angry?

And at that time, in order to show the age of "The Analects of Confucius", they specially used bamboo slips!

Boss stack!

Li Jiyang pointed at Li Si who had nowhere to hide: "You come first!"

Li Si: "...!"

In the end, it was Ying Zheng who heard that there was too much movement here, so he came over in person.

This was the first time Confucian scholars saw His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Qin Empire up close.

Unfortunately, under such an embarrassing situation, Li Si felt even more ashamed.

"Since we can't get it out, let's put it in the newspaper and let all Confucianists from all over the world participate. They are all disciples of Confucianism and have the right to speak out for the sages!" Ying Zheng's words completely stirred up the Confucianism.